Darrin Lee Manning, 33, was last seen in Batesville, Arkansas, on February 24, 2022, and has not been heard from since. A report to the Independence County Sheriff’s Office was filed on February 28, 2022, after an acquaintance noted Manning had not returned calls or texts since the previous Thursday and missed work — behavior described as out of character. He is a Black male, 6 feet 2 inches, about 205 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The Independence County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation, and local groups have publicized the case to generate leads.

If anyone in Batesville or the surrounding area saw Manning around February 24, 2022, or has information about his whereabouts, please contact the Independence County Sheriff’s Office.