Introduction to the Case

On November 29, 2016, the quiet community of Auburndale, Florida, was shaken by the sudden disappearance of 30-year-old Jarvis Lamar Merricks. Known affectionately by his nicknames "Gator Boi" and "King Gator," Merricks vanished without a trace, leaving family, friends, and authorities searching for answers. 

The Abandoned Vehicle

The first alarming sign of Merricks's disappearance was the discovery of his abandoned vehicle. On the same day he was last seen, authorities found his car left in the roadway near the intersection of James Avenue and Dairy Road in Auburndale. Despite this concerning find, Merricks was not reported missing at that time, and attempts to contact him were unsuccessful. ...Read More