Rodney Eugene Whittenburg, 37, of Shelby, North Carolina, was last seen on April 19, 2003, when he picked up half of his paycheck at Fox Mountain Weaving. Family and friends did not see or hear from him after that visit, and his mother filed a missing person report on May 12, 2003. He reportedly never returned to work to collect the remainder of his wages.

Rodney is described as a Black male, 6 feet 0 inches to 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing 200 to 220 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The Shelby Police Department opened an investigation, but leads have been scarce. His mother said she had heard rumors that he had been murdered and buried; those claims have not been confirmed. Rodney’s whereabouts remain unknown.

If anyone knew Rodney, saw him around April 2003 in Shelby, or has information that could help, please come forward.