Jordan Kustas, a 23-year-old Auburn University graduate, has been missing since December 23, 2023, when he was last seen leaving his apartment in Charlotte, North Carolina. His family and friends are desperately searching for him and hoping for his safe return.
A bright and talented young man
Jordan was born on June 15, 2000, in Birmingham, Alabama. He grew up in a loving family with his parents, Peter and Lisa, and his younger sister, Jenna. He attended Hoover High School, where he excelled academically and athletically. He was a member of the National Honor Society, the Math Team, the Chess Club, and the Varsity Soccer Team. He graduated in 2018 with a 4.0 GPA and a full scholarship to Auburn University.
At Auburn, Jordan Kustas continued to shine as a student and a leader. He majored in mechanical engineering and minored in business administration. He was involved in several campus organizations, such as the Student Government Association, the Engineering Student Council, the Tau Beta Pi Honor Society, and the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He also volunteered for various community service projects, such as Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Special Olympics. He graduated in May 2023 with honors and a job offer from a prestigious engineering firm in Charlotte.
Jordan moved to Charlotte in June 2023 and started working as a project engineer at BAE Systems, a global defense and aerospace company. He rented an apartment in the South End neighborhood and quickly made friends with his co-workers and neighbors. He enjoyed exploring the city, going to concerts, playing golf, and watching sports. He was an avid fan of the Auburn Tigers, the Carolina Panthers, and the Charlotte Hornets. He also loved traveling and had plans to visit Europe with his girlfriend, Ashley, in the summer of 2024.
A mysterious disappearance of Jordan Kustas
On December 23, 2023, Jordan left his apartment around 8:00 a.m. to go to work. He was wearing a blue button-down shirt, khaki pants, and brown shoes. He drove his silver 2021 Toyota Camry with Alabama license plate 4ABCD5. He texted Ashley around 8:30 a.m. to wish her a good day and said he would call her later. He never did.
According to his co-workers, Jordan arrived at work around 9:00 a.m. and seemed to be in a good mood. He attended a meeting with his team and then worked on his desk until noon. He told his colleagues he was going out for lunch and would be back soon. He left his laptop, phone, and wallet on his desk. He never returned.
Around 1:30 p.m., Ashley called Jordan Kustas’s phone and got no answer. She thought he might be busy and decided to wait. Around 3:00 p.m., she called again and still got no answer. She started to worry and texted some of his friends to see if they had heard from him. They hadn’t. She then called his office and learned that he had not come back from lunch. She panicked and called his parents, who were in Alabama for the holidays. They were shocked and scared and immediately flew to Charlotte.
The police were notified and launched an investigation. They checked the surveillance cameras around Jordan’s office and apartment but found no trace of him or his car. They interviewed his co-workers, friends, neighbors, and girlfriend, but found no clues or motives for his disappearance. They checked his phone records, bank accounts, social media accounts, and email accounts, but found no signs of foul play or unusual activity. They searched the area where he was last seen but found no evidence or leads. They issued a statewide alert and asked the public for any information or tips. They received hundreds of calls, but none of them were helpful or credible.
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Jordan Kustas, a 23 year old Auburn University graduate has been missing for over 6 weeks now. He's been living in the Buckhead area of Atlanta post-graduation and was last heard from on November 15
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— Crime With Bobby (@crimewithbobby) December 27, 2023A desperate search and a hopeful prayer
As days turned into weeks, the search for Jordan Kustas continued, but with no results. His family and friends refused to give up hope and organized vigils, rallies, flyers, billboards, and social media campaigns to raise awareness and generate leads. They offered a $50,000 reward for any information that could lead to his whereabouts. They appealed to the media and the public for help and support. They prayed for a miracle.
Jordan’s parents, Peter and Lisa, spoke to CNN in an exclusive interview on December 29, 2023. They described their son as a bright, talented, kind, and generous young man who had a bright future ahead of him. They said he had no enemies, no problems, no secrets, and no reason to disappear. They said he was happy, healthy, and loved by many. They said they were devastated, confused, and terrified by his disappearance. They said they just wanted him back.
“Jordan Kustas, if you can hear us, please know that we love you more than anything in the world. We miss you so much. We are here for you. We are waiting for you. Please come home,” Peter said, holding back tears.
“Jordan, if anyone has taken you or hurt you, please know that we will never stop looking for you. We will never stop fighting for you. We will never stop hoping for you. Please be strong. Please be safe. Please come home,” Lisa said, sobbing.
They thanked the police, the media, and the public for their efforts and assistance. They asked anyone who had any information or saw anything suspicious to contact the authorities immediately. They said they believed that someone out there knew something and urged them to come forward. They said they believed that Jordan was still alive and would be found soon. They said they believed in miracles.
“We are not giving up on our son. We are not giving up on our miracle. We are not giving up on Jordan,” they said.
If you have any information about the disappearance of Jordan Kustas, please call the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department at (704) 336-7600 or Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600. You can also visit the website Find Jordan Kustas or the Facebook page Help Find Jordan Kustas for more details and updates.
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