Shawn Corneilus Alston, 39, was last seen in Garysburg, North Carolina, on the night of October 18, 2012. He stepped out of his home saying he’d be right back but left his keys and wallet behind. At about 11:30 p.m. he was seen wearing a black shirt and khaki cargo pants; he was 5 feet 7 inches and about 185 pounds and had asthma and thyroid problems.

That evening Shawn had been drinking and became heavily intoxicated. Reports say he was disoriented while walking home and at one point had to be directed toward Warner Bridge Road, but he never completed the short walk back. His mother, Lola Robinson, reported him missing and the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office led searches including helicopter flights and pond drags that turned up no clues.

Robinson organized vigils and kept close notes on the investigation before she died in 2016; friends and family pledged to continue pressing for answers. The case remains open with a reward offered for information. If anyone knew Shawn or was in the area that night, can you share what you remember?