A Quiet Life Interrupted

Mark Ballenger Allen was a 22-year-old man residing in Conyers, Georgia, when he vanished on February 18, 2014. At the time, he had been living in a residential facility for two years. Known for his introspective nature, Mark had recently expressed a desire to leave his current life behind and travel across the country. In the days leading up to his disappearance, he took steps that suggested he was preparing for a significant change. 

The Days Leading Up to His Disappearance

On February 15, 2014, Mark quit his job at McDonald's, shaved his head, and left the facility for a walk. A sheriff's deputy encountered him during this time and returned him to the facility. He also made calls to family members, expressing his love for them. These actions indicated a possible plan to leave his current circumstances behind....Read More