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Missing Gerald Lee Pollard Jr. 
Pollard, approximately 2013; Scott Sykora, approximately 2017 Date reported missing : 01/01/2013 Missing location (approx) : Person County, North Carolina Missing classification : Endangered Missing Gender : Male Ethnicity : White Age at the time of disappearance: 48 years old Height / Weight : Unknown Distinguishing characteristics, birthmarks, tattoos : Caucasian male. Blond hair. Information on the case from local sources, may or may not be correct : Pollard was last seen standing in the front yard of his automotive shop in Person County, North Carolina sometime in January 2013. He was a self-employed mechanic. He was reported missing thirty hours later; his wife stated it wasn't uncharacteristic of him to drop out of sight for a day or two. In November 2017, Pollard's brother-in-law, Scott Gerald Sykora, was charged with murder and kidnapping in the case. The sheriff said it was one of the worst cases he'd seen in his entire career. However, in August 2019, the prosecution voluntarily dismissed the charges, stating there was no forensic evidence to support the case, their sole witness lacked credibility and other possible witnesses have not come forward. The charges were dismissed without prejudice, meaning Scott could be charged with Pollard's murder again if more evidence becomes available. A photo of Scott is posted with this case summary. Two of his ex-wives, Elizabeth Sykora and Helen "Darlene" Fuller both disappeared independently of each other in 1983 and were never found. Foul play is suspected in both cases. Photos of Fuller are unavailable. She was 19 years old when she disappeared from Durham, North Carolina on November 24, 1983, and is described as 5'8 to 5'10, 120 to 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. She was living in Florida with Phil "Skip" Parselli, a real estate broker, and his family. Fuller and Parselli traveled to Durham to spend Thanksgiving Day with Fuller's parents in 1983. Before Thanksgiving dinner was served, they decided to visit Fuller's grandmother. They never arrived there and have never been heard from again. A few days later, the pair's rental car was found at a Mexican theme attraction off Interstate 95, just south of the state line in South Carolina. There were no indications of foul play in the car, but a belt buckle with the emblem of the Outlaws motorcycle gang was found inside it. Fuller left all her clothes and belongings behind at her parents' home. Her family reported her missing, but no report was filed for Parselli. Scott is awaiting trial for Pollard's murder. No one has been charged in his ex-wives' disappearances, but investigators believe he was involved. Other information and links : ncy Person County Sheriff's Office September 2021 updates and sources The Courier-Times WRAL WNCN CBS North Carolina Websleuths A missing person is a person who has disappeared and whose status as alive or dead cannot be confirmed as their location and condition are not known. A person may go missing through a voluntary disappearance, or else due to an accident, crime, death in a location where they cannot be found (such as at sea), or many other reasons. In most parts of the world, a missing person will usually be found quickly. While criminal abductions are some of the most widely reported missing person cases, these account for only 2�5% of missing children in Europe. By contrast, some missing person cases remain unresolved for many years. Laws related to these cases are often complex since, in many jurisdictions, relatives and third parties may not deal with a person's assets until their death is considered proven by law and a formal death certificate issued. The situation, uncertainties, and lack of closure or a funeral resulting when a person goes missing may be extremely painful with long-lasting effects on family and friends. Several organizations seek to connect, share best practices, and disseminate information and imAge at the time of disappearance: s of missing children to improve the effectiveness of missing children investigations, including the International Commission on Missing Persons, the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC), as well as national organizations, including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in the US, Missing People in the UK, Child Focus in Belgium, and The Smile of the Child in Greece. October 12, 2004. October 18, 2019; Information on the case from local sources, may or may not be correct : updated. |