Carl Barksdale, Jr.
Physical Description
Height: 6'4"
Weight: Approximately 140 pounds
Hair Color: Black with gray
Eye Color: Brown
Identifying Features:
A noticeable vertical scar from his breastbone to lower abdomen
A tattoo on his arm (exact details unknown)
A metal plate in his shoulder
Wore reading glasses regularly
Clothing and Personal Items
Clothing Last Seen In: Dark shirt and dark pants
Accessories: Reading glasses
Carl Barksdale Jr., known to many as "Cecil," was last seen at his home on Hurricane Road in Clendenin, West Virginia. Sometime during the night of September 5, 1994, it’s believed he may have left with someone, though the details of that night remain unclear. Cecil never returned, and no confirmed trace of him has been found since. Loved ones and investigators have held onto hope for answers ever since, but his disappearance remains unexplained.
What You Can Do
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Carl Barksdale Jr., please contact the Roane County Sheriff's Office at 304-927-3410.
Carl is listed in the NamUs database under case number MP410.
Even after all these years, Carl's disappearance remains unresolved. His story matters, and any new information could help bring long-awaited answers to those who still search for him.