Derryl Jackson Miller, known as DJ, was 20 when he disappeared from the Hode area of Martin County, Kentucky, in the winter of 2005. He was last seen walking toward the Tug River after a dispute at home, wearing black jeans, a black hooded jacket, tennis shoes and an Inez Middle School class ring. He is described as a Caucasian male, 5 feet 7 inches, about 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes and tattoos including DJ on the back of his neck, a heart on one shoulder and multiple devils on his arms.

His mother reported him missing on December 30, 2005, after waiting two to three weeks for his return and telling the sheriff she was concerned he might harm himself; he had been prescribed medication for suicidal thoughts. Initial searches along the river produced no clues, and no financial or legal activity has ever been found to indicate he started a new life elsewhere. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office lists the case as number 6011 and NamUs as Case #20920, and the file remains open.

If anyone knew Derryl, saw him in late 2005, or has information about his movements after he left home, please come forward.