Michael Anthony Johnson
Michael Anthony Johnson was last seen on August 10, 2017, at the Smoker Friendly's Liquor Plus store in Philippi, West Virginia, around 6:00 p.m. He was 54 years old at the time. Michael has not been heard from since that day.
He was known to frequent local establishments and was familiar to many in the community. Despite search efforts, including operations along the Tygart River in the Arden Grade area, no trace of Michael has been found.
His case remains unresolved.
Physical Description
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 150 pounds
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Race/Ethnicity: Black / African American
Clothing Worn: Dark-colored long-sleeved flannel shirt over a t-shirt, dark-colored jeans
Footwear: Brown boots
Accessories: Baseball cap
What You Can Do
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Michael Anthony Johnson, please contact the Barbour County Sheriff's Department at (304) 457-2352.
Michael is listed in the NamUs database under case number MP54073.
Even after all these years, Michael’s story matters. Any piece of information, no matter how small, could help bring much-needed answers.
Behind the Scenes of the Project
Our recent FOIA request was denied due to the case being classified as a criminal investigation. While records cannot be released at this time, we view this as a positive sign that law enforcement is continuing to investigate and protect the integrity of the case.