On November 10, 2002, 44-year-old Jay Jackson left his home in Milan, New Mexico, at about 6:30 p.m. and went to Pat’s Lounge in nearby Grants. A call from Jay to his home was logged at about 10:38 p.m., but his wife missed it. She later drove by the lounge to pick him up; when he did not come out she went to work thinking he had gotten a ride. That was the last contact the family had with him.

Jay is described as a Native American male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, about 195 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes and a scar on his chest. He was wearing a purple jacket bearing Flandream Sautee Sioux Tribe and, critically, was diabetic and did not have his medication with him when he disappeared. The Milan Police Department is handling the investigation, and few public details have been released.

The case remains unexplained and has left the family with unanswered questions. If anyone remembers Jay that night, his movements in Grants, or has other information, please come forward.