james “ryan” taylor

Missing since: July 14, 2020

White male

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Height: 170 - 180 lbs.

Last seen wearing: white t-shirt, blue jeans, and white tennis shoes

Tattoo(s): Several tattoos on hands, face, arms, legs, and chest

case details:

Taylor left his mother’s house on July 14th, 2020, and told her he would see her later. Later on that day, Taylor was seen at the Plaza Motel on The Island. Sometime in the early morning hours between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m., Taylor spoke with his older brother. This was the last known communication with Taylor prior to his disappearance. He was last seen driving a silver 2011 Ford Fiesta with Mississippi tag LTE 7723. Taylor has not been seen or heard from since.

In May 2021, Joseph Purcell, Alan Farley, Deborah Johnston, and Javaris Johnson were arrested in connection to the murder of Taylor. Neither Taylor nor his vehicle has been recovered at this time.

Investigating Agency Information:

Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department

(662)328-6788

Namus ID#: MP125896