On January 22, 2008, 19-year-old Rodney Stokley, was picked up by a friend to go to a birthday party at the Brookhollow Apartments in the 800 block of Charles Barker Road in Cleveland.
According to Rodney's friend, there was an argument between a couple at the party and Rodney said he was going to leave. Rodney started walking and began making phone calls, then his cell phone went dead. Rodney has never been seen again.
View slideshow: Rodney Stokley: Missing from Cleveland since 2008
Police were able to determine by the cell phone pings, that Rodney made several phone calls, before the battery on his phone die. They determined by the length of the calls, that Rodney did not get in touch with his girlfriend.
"I have mixed feelings about what happened. I don't think he would have just walked away in the middle of the night with only the clothes on his back, his wallet and cell phone charger were at home and he had no vehicle. He always called me when he was going to be late coming home," said Tena Stokely, Rodney's mother. "I think some one does know something. He did not just disappear off the face of the earth."
Detective Scott Felts with the Cleveland Police Dept. who has been working on the case is encouraging anyone with information about Rodney, no matter how small, to call him at 281-592-2626.
If you lived in the area, think back to that day and try to remember anything about that night that might help Detective Felts find Rodney.
"It's been four years, we need to know something," said Tena.
Your right Tena, you do.
There is a $10,000 reward for information leading to his recovery. If you have any information you can call 1-877-270-9500.
Description:
Rodney Stokely
Date Of Birth: August 1, 1988
Age: 19
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 140 lbs.
Hair Color: Dk.Brown
Eye Color: Hazel
Race: White
Gender: Male
Clothing: Last seen wearing blue jeans, black
Led Zepplin t-shirt, black hoodie and gray/black shoes. (Duffs)
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