Family Asks Community for Assistance Locating Missing Upstate Father

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LANDRUM, S.C. (BFMG) — The family of a missing Upstate man says authorities have temporarily paused its search for Dr. Daniel Highhouse who was last seen on May 20 around 1:30 P.M. at his place of employment in Asheville, NC.

According to a Facebook post, Highhouse’s vehicle was later found in the Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve in Landrum, SC his family says.

Due to the Memorial Day holiday and expected severe weather on Tuesday, the search efforts for Highhouse have been suspended, but despite extensive efforts involving both law enforcement and volunteers, Highhouse remains missing.

Family members say they are devastated and are urging the public to assist in any way possible—by joining search efforts or sharing information on social media.

“This is our worst nightmare,” a family member posted online. “We are begging anyone willing to help us search—we need answers. He could still be alive.”

Anyone with information about Highhouse’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Asheville Police Department immediately.

We’ve reached out to Asheville Police Department for inquiry, but was told the officer who took the report won’t return until Monday evening.

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Jennifer TubbScott
Jennifer TubbScott
1 year ago

Have they searched the trails vigorously?

Marty
Marty
1 year ago

Yes, every trail was covered several times, as well as off trail..

Tim
Tim
1 year ago

Haven’t seen this in MSM, how legit is it

Kathy Pierce
Kathy Pierce
1 year ago
Reply to  Tim

This is legit. Troy wouldn’t cover a case that wasn’t legit.

Jill Hughes
Jill Hughes
1 year ago
Reply to  Kathy Pierce

This is completely legitimate. I am his former mother-in-law

Kristine
Kristine
1 year ago
Reply to  Tim

It’s my daughter’s friends uncle. Its completely legit.

Terri
Terri
1 year ago
Reply to  Tim

This is very real. His family is devastated. He grew up in our small town of Sheffield.

Last edited 1 year ago by Terri
7 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Jennifer TubbScott
Jennifer TubbScott
1 year ago

Have they searched the trails vigorously?

Marty
Marty
1 year ago

Yes, every trail was covered several times, as well as off trail..

Tim
Tim
1 year ago

Haven’t seen this in MSM, how legit is it

Kathy Pierce
Kathy Pierce
1 year ago
Reply to  Tim

This is legit. Troy wouldn’t cover a case that wasn’t legit.

Jill Hughes
Jill Hughes
1 year ago
Reply to  Kathy Pierce

This is completely legitimate. I am his former mother-in-law

Kristine
Kristine
1 year ago
Reply to  Tim

It’s my daughter’s friends uncle. Its completely legit.

Terri
Terri
1 year ago
Reply to  Tim

This is very real. His family is devastated. He grew up in our small town of Sheffield.

Last edited 1 year ago by Terri
7 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Jennifer TubbScott
Jennifer TubbScott
1 year ago

Have they searched the trails vigorously?

Marty
Marty
1 year ago

Yes, every trail was covered several times, as well as off trail..

Tim
Tim
1 year ago

Haven’t seen this in MSM, how legit is it

Kathy Pierce
Kathy Pierce
1 year ago
Reply to  Tim

This is legit. Troy wouldn’t cover a case that wasn’t legit.

Jill Hughes
Jill Hughes
1 year ago
Reply to  Kathy Pierce

This is completely legitimate. I am his former mother-in-law

Kristine
Kristine
1 year ago
Reply to  Tim

It’s my daughter’s friends uncle. Its completely legit.

Terri
Terri
1 year ago
Reply to  Tim

This is very real. His family is devastated. He grew up in our small town of Sheffield.

Last edited 1 year ago by Terri

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