Deputies Continue Search for Cross Lanes Man Missing for 10 Years

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Detectives in Kanawha County, West Virginia are still investigating the case of Marshall 'Andy' Priestly, a Cross Lanes man who was last seen 10 years ago in late February 2016 after visiting with family. Months after Priestly was reported missing, his home on Christian Road was destroyed by a fire, though it's unclear if the fire is connected to his disappearance.

Why it matters

The long-running mystery of Priestly's disappearance has left his family and community searching for answers for a decade. The case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in solving missing persons cases, especially when there are few clues or leads to go on.

The details

Priestly is described as 5-foot-7, 150 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He has several distinctive tattoos, including a full sleeve of Grateful Dead imagery on his right arm, a Grateful Dead guitar on his right lower leg, a male face and female eyes with 'Brandi' across his shoulder blades, a Native American figure on his left forearm, and wording on his lower back. Priestly is entered into the National Crime Information Center as a missing person.

• Priestly was last seen in late February 2016 after visiting with family.
• Months after Priestly was reported missing, his home on Christian Road was destroyed by a fire.

What’s next

Investigators are continuing to search for any information or leads that could help solve the mystery of Priestly's disappearance.