The family of former New York Giants cornerback Sam Beal have made a public plea for help, revealing the athlete has been missing for seven months.
Timeline of a Disappearance
Sam Beal, aged 29, was last seen on 12 July when he dropped his girlfriend off. The following day, he contacted her to say he was in Virginia Beach, Virginia. After that communication, he vanished.
His girlfriend's car was later found in Virginia Beach. Inside the vehicle, authorities discovered Beal's shoes and socks, along with a quantity of sand. This discovery has deepened the mystery surrounding his whereabouts.
A Family's Desperate Search
Beal's sister, Essence Zhane, took to social media to highlight the family's distress. In a heartfelt Facebook post, she wrote that it has been over half a year since they had any contact with him.
"At this point we’re in desperate need of support on all ends," Zhane stated, articulating the anguish felt by Beal's loved ones. The family is now urging anyone with even the smallest piece of information to come forward.
How the Public Can Assist
The appeal is directed at two police forces handling the case. The family has asked that tips be sent to the Virginia Beach Police Department in Virginia or the Kentwood Police Department in Michigan, Beal's home state.
Sam Beal was a promising talent selected by the Giants in the 2018 NFL Supplemental Draft. His sudden and prolonged disappearance has shocked the sporting community and left his family in a state of agonising uncertainty as the search continues.
