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LILBURN, Ga. - The family of Chris McKoy, a 34-year-old father from Douglas County, has been tirelessly searching for him after he went missing following a car accident.
The backstory:
The incident began last Tuesday afternoon when McKoy's mother, Jackie McKoy, received a text from her son indicating he couldn't pick up his child and that his ex-wife should do so instead. "He had a panic attack and crashed his car," explained his father, Bernard McKoy. McKoy's white 2013 Ford Fiesta was last seen on Beaver Ruin Road in Gwinnett County.
What we know:
Chris McKoy is described as 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, and is a devoted father to his 9-year-old son. His family and friends have been actively searching metro Atlanta, particularly focusing on the Lilburn area in Gwinnett County, where a woman reported seeing a disoriented man matching McKoy's description last Saturday. "She said he was freezing and gave him a black coat," Bernard McKoy recounted. "He had a yellow blanket, his eye was swollen pretty bad, and he seemed delirious." The family is collaborating with police to review surveillance footage to confirm whether the man was McKoy and are also searching for his vehicle, which could provide crucial information.
What they're saying:
The McKoy family is united in their hope and determination to find Chris. "I want to know what happened," said Jackie McKoy. Bernard McKoy expressed his deep desire for his son's safe return, stating, "I want my son home. That’s all I’m saying. I want my son home." Despite the challenging circumstances, the family remains steadfast in their faith. "I trust and believe God is going to send our son home safe," Bernard McKoy added. "But we need your help."
What's next:
The family continues to search for Chris McKoy and is urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact local authorities immediately. They are also working closely with the police to analyze surveillance footage and are hopeful that new leads will emerge. The community is encouraged to support the family in their search efforts and to keep them in their thoughts and prayers.
The Source: This article is based on original reporting by FOX 5's Kevyn Stewart.