Name: Garland Teel Ford
Age: 76 years old
Last seen: September 1, 2012
Location: Wilmer, Alabama
Status: Still missing
Case Information
76 year old Garland Teel Ford was last seen on September 1, 2012 in Wilmer, Alabama. He disappeared after speaking with his daughter on the phone, telling her he wanted to move back home.
Disappearance
In March of 2012, Garland T. Ford moved from Arkansas to Alabama. At the time of his disappearance he was living with a married couple in Wilmer, Alabama, an unincorporated community near the Alabama-Mississippi border.
In September 2012, Garland spoke with his daughter on the phone, telling her he wanted to move back home. Garland hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
When questioned by authorities, the couple said Garland left their home on foot to head back to Arkansas. Due to Garland’s health at the time neither his family or police believe he would leave on his own.
Police searched the couple’s property located on Morgan Lane North, but found no clues as to Garland’s whereabouts.
Authorities were able to determine that the couple used Garland’s Social Security benefits throughout the Southern states after he went missing, but no one has ever been charged in connection with his disappearance.
Couple Convicted in Arkansas Kidnapping Case
In 2014 the couple was arrested on federal charges, accused of kidnapping a woman and two children in Arkansas and taking them to Deming, New Mexico.
Authorities were hopeful they’d be able to find out what happened to Garland while they were in custody, but to this day no one has been charged with his disappearance.
The couple and their son were all found guilty in the Arkansas kidnapping case, with the son receiving a 10 year prison sentence, his mother 24 years, and the father 30 years.
Whereabouts
The location of Garland T. Ford, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, remains unknown. His case remains unsolved.
Appearance
White male born on July 3, 1935 with grey hair and hazel eyes. Garland stands 5’10” to 6’0″ tall and weighs 185 – 200 pounds. He has a receding hair line and a pacemaker.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Garland T. Ford please contact the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office at (251) 581-1181.
Resources & Further Information
Garland T Ford – NamUS
Garland Teel Ford – Doe Network
2 Questioned in Mobile County Missing Persons Investigation – AL.com
How far where he was staying , and how long had he been living with the couple , in relationship to what he would consider home ?.
Did his wife re – marry or was he divorced ? .
What was the daughter s reaction after the call , or was this a normal call , and was not taken seriously ?.
Did somebody try to restrain him and an accident occurred ? .
Given the time span , how built up has the area where he went missing become ? .