May 2022 Cold Case | Missing in Blue Ridge: The Unexplained Disappearance of Aaron Cody Fortner

Описание: In May 2022, 25-year-old Aaron Cody Fortner disappeared in Franklin, North Carolina. His car was discovered abandoned near the Cowee Mountain Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway, with his phone, wallet, and belongings left inside. Strange phone calls made before his disappearance left his family alarmed, as Aaron reported feeling lost, confused, and as if people were watching him. Despite extensive searches by law enforcement, the National Park Service, and volunteers, no trace of Aaron has ever been found.

This video explores Aaron’s background, the events leading to his disappearance, the investigation, the community response, and the ongoing search for answers. His story was featured on The Vanished Podcast and continues to gain attention from missing persons advocates nationwide. As of 2025, Aaron remains missing, and his family continues to fight for awareness and resolution.

We at Case Files of the Missing are committed to bringing attention to unsolved disappearances like Aaron’s, with the hope that someone out there knows something that could finally provide answers.

If you have any information about this case, please contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office or the North Carolina SBI.

References:

⦁ The Vanished Podcast (Episode covering Aaron Cody Fortner, 2025)
⦁ Charley Project: Aaron Cody Fortner entry
⦁ North Carolina SBI Missing Persons Database
⦁ Local and regional news coverage: WLOS, Fox Carolina, Citizen Times
⦁ Community interviews and social media advocacy posts
⦁ facebook.com/missinginamericanetwork

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