Jimmy James Johnson, 51, vanished from Lizella, Georgia, after finishing his overnight shift as a night watchman at Southern Equipment on Bethel Church Road. The last known sighting was August 14, 2011; he never returned home or checked in with his mother, which was out of character for him. He is described as 5 feet 10 inches, 140 to 150 pounds, with graying brown hair, a mustache, blue eyes, and multiple tattoos including TEXAS on his arm.

Authorities from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office initially handled the case and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation later joined. Investigators followed tips that led them to searches in Bibb, Crawford, and Houston counties, including a search on Boy Scout Road in Byron, but no significant leads developed. No vehicle or other clear clues were ever found, and a reward was posted for information.

The case remains open and cold, and the family continues to seek answers. If anyone knew Jimmy, his routines, or saw anything in the Lizella or Byron areas around August 14, 2011, please come forward with information.