Earnest Francis, 32, of Sistersville, West Virginia, was reported missing on May 4, 2011 after last being seen near his home. Described as friendly and well-liked, his unexplained disappearance prompted family and friends to organize searches, distribute flyers and canvass the area while local law enforcement opened an investigation and interviewed acquaintances. Initial searches and inquiries produced no significant leads, and weeks into the case investigators and the family faced mounting frustration.

The family kept the case in the public eye through vigils, social media and local media coverage. If anyone saw Earnest around May 2011 or has information about his whereabouts, please come forward.