
Case Type: Endangered
Date of Birth: November 28, 1967
Missing Date: March 15, 2001
Age Now: 42
Missing City: Nashville
Missing State: Tennessee
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Complexion: Light
Height: 5-7
Weight: 160
Hair Color: Bald
Hair Length: Shaved
Eye Color: Brown
Location Last Seen: Betts was last seen at 9 p.m. at his mother's house at a cookout on March 15, 2001. He lives alone. Family members have a key to his residence and have been to his house, but no one has seen him since the cookout. His girlfriend has also not seen him since that time.
Circumstances of Disappearance: Unknown. His brother said that it is very unusual for Betts to be missing for an extended period of time with no explanation.
Last Seen Wearing: A T-shirt and blue jeans and red Nike shoes.
Identifying Marks or Characteristics: He has a tattoo on his right arm with the saying, "Live by the sword, die by the sword." He smokes Newport or Marlboro cigarettes.
If you have information regarding the whereabouts of Gerald Leander Betts, please contact the Black and Missing Foundation's tip line.

