CULLOWHEE — Jackson County Sheriff’s Investigators and SBI agents determined the missing person report filed for Billy Joe Melton was based on false information.
This information was corroborated by family members who knew that Melton’s disappearance was voluntary after lengthy interviews, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
http://liarcatchers.com/missing_persons_investigations.html
Family members aided Melton by concealing this information from investigators. Melton’s whereabouts are currently unknown, however, he is no longer considered a missing person.
Family members told police that Melton, 43, was last seen about 3 p.m. Wednesday leaving his home in Cullowhee. His Ford F-150 pickup truck was recovered in Swain County.