Jerel Ricky Faught Jr., 42, was last seen in Nevada, Missouri, on January 1, 2024. Public materials also connect his disappearance to El Dorado Springs and Vernon County, and the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office is listed as the contact agency at 417-283-4400. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Missing Persons Clearinghouse lists his last contact date as January 1, 2024, and the Charley Project similarly classifies him as missing.

Faught is described as a white male, born October 13, 1981, with brown hair and blue eyes, standing 5 feet 8 inches and weighing about 155 pounds. Distinguishing scars are noted on his left eyebrow and right cheek.

If anyone saw Jerel Faught on or after January 1, 2024, or has information about his whereabouts, please contact the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office or the Missouri State Highway Patrol Missing Persons Clearinghouse.