Jamal Mohammed, 33, was last seen in Tampa, Florida, on October 17, 2007. He was reported to be on his way to Studio Inc., a nightclub on Waters Avenue, but never arrived. Later that day his 2008 white Hummer H2 was found abandoned in the 700 block of East Hollywood with the keys and some personal items left inside.

Mohammed was living with his wife and their young child at the time. Family members said his sudden disappearance was out of character. He was known to be carrying a handgun when he went missing. Authorities treated the circumstances around the vehicle and missing items as suspicious, and investigators examined his business and personal life but have not developed solid leads.