SUBJECT: Human Remains Found Identified As Missing Man
DATE: April 16th, 2024
CASE #: 20-010511
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Update:
The human remains that were discovered on Wadlow Gap Road in Sullivan County on April 7th, 2024, have been identified as missing person, Nicholas L. Massengill, by the Jenkins Forensic Center in Johnson City, TN. The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office investigated the call of remains and notified Kingsport detectives.
The remains were sent to the University of Tennessee Anthropology Department for further analysis.
Nicholas was last seen on April 27th, 2020, walking away from Indian Path Hospital. Nicholas was not a patient at the hospital but was there visiting a friend. After Nicholas was reported missing, Kingsport Police detectives and search and rescue searched the area around Indian Path Hospital. Drones were also used in the search for Nicholas and the photographs were submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for analysis.
This is an active and ongoing investigation.
Previously released:
On the morning of May 19, 2020, Nicholas L. Massengill was reported as a missing person to the Kingsport Police Department by a family member who advised that he had not been seen or heard from by relatives, friends, or coworkers since April 27, 2020. While there is no known reason to suspect foul play at this time, being out of contact for an extended period of time such as this is reportedly out of character for him.
He was last seen on foot in the area of Brookside Drive in Kingsport, allegedly walking back toward his residence in the Surgoinsville area of Hawkins County. Mr. Massengill is a 38 year old white male. He is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs roughly 200 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes. An array of photos is included with this release.
Anyone who sees him, or who may know his current whereabouts, is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111.
Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link:
https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us
MISSING PERSON INFORMATION
Name: Nicholas Massengill
Age: 38
Gender/Race: Male/White
Height/Weight: 5′ 9″/ 200 lbs.
Hair/Eyes: Brown/Green
Residency: Hawkins County, TN
Last Known Location: Brookside Drive Kingsport, TN.
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RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Johnson
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749
BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov
