Barry Maurice Aiken was 21 when he was last seen in Wilmington, North Carolina, on February 24, 1993, in the 2000 block of Wrightsville Avenue. He was living with his father and left behind his wallet, identification, and money — belongings that suggest he did not plan an extended disappearance. Barry had told family he wanted to go to Atlanta but they had talked him out of it. He is described as a Black male, 6 feet 3 inches, about 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time he vanished he was reportedly wearing a black coat and deck shoes.

Barry’s health added urgency to the case: his father reported he struggled with depression and had a history of seizures, so he was classified as endangered missing. His 1993 black four-door Nissan Sentra, North Carolina plate EZM2842, also disappeared with him. There has been no confirmed use of his identification or finances since that day. Anyone who knew Barry, his movements around February 24, 1993, or the Sentra is asked to come forward with information.