Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
Randolph
Reginald Carter
61
61
5'2 - 5'3 inches
120 lbs
Black
Male
In the spring of 2018, a sense of unease settled over the small community of Urbanna, Virginia, with the disappearance of 61-year-old Randolph Reginald Carter. Known affectionately as "Reggie" to his friends and family, he was last seen on May 20, 2018, driving an older model white car in the Kilmer Point area of Middlesex County. The days that followed his last sighting turned into a prolonged period of uncertainty and anguish for his loved ones, as a man described as a creature of habit vanished without a trace. The father of two adult children was known for his predictable daily routines, a comforting presence who was always home by 5:00 p.m. His disappearance was unsettlingly out of character, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew him. The mystery deepened when investigators and family members discovered that Reggie's personal belongings were left behind at his residence on Big Stone Lane. His keys, cellular phone, and car were all accounted for at his home, items that are typically essential for anyone planning to be away for any length of time. His wallet was also found at the residence. This troubling detail painted a grim picture, suggesting that his departure was not planned. Family members described him as a "homebody" who rarely traveled outside of the county, making his sudden and unexplained absence all the more alarming. He was a handyman who primarily did local landscaping work and lived a quiet life, generally going between work, church, and home. In the years since Randolph Reginald Carter was last seen, his case has grown cold, with few leads for investigators to follow. The Middlesex County Sheriff's Office has looked into his disappearance, but a lack of new information has left the case at a standstill. His family has made public pleas for information, hoping that someone, somewhere, holds the key to understanding what happened to him. The community has shown support for the family, holding searches and keeping Reggie's memory alive. Despite the passage of time, the central questions of this case remain unanswered: where is Randolph Reginald Carter, and what events led to his disappearance on that May day? The lack of evidence and clear leads have left his family with a painful and unending search for closure.
May 20, 2018
Middlesex County
Virginia
Middlesex County
Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office
804-758-2779
06/15/2026