Charleston, WV – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is renewing its search for answers 10 years after Marshall “Andy” Priestley disappeared, prompting a public appeal for information.
According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, Priestley was last seen on February 29, 2016, after attending a custody hearing and delivering money to his daughter. He was later reported missing.
Months after his disappearance, Priestley’s home on Christian Road in Cross Lanes was destroyed by fire. Investigators have said it remains unknown whether the fire was connected to his disappearance.
Priestley has several distinctive tattoos, including Grateful Dead imagery and the name “Brandi” across his shoulder blades. His case was entered into the National Crime Information Center database as missing person entry #M923134757.
Authorities said the investigation remains open and active. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section at 304-357-0556 or submit a tip online.
The renewed appeal marks the 10-year anniversary of Priestley’s disappearance and underscores the continued effort to gather new leads. Cold cases like this often rely on community tips to generate fresh investigative momentum.
The case may resonate with local families and longtime residents who remember the 2016 disappearance.
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