Dateline NBC What happened to Roy Whited? Preview Dateline: Missing in America Season 4
Jun 24, 2025
A small town in Tennessee grapples with the baffling disappearance of beloved pastor Roy Whited. The community's heartache unfolds as friends and family search for answers. What led to his vanishing, and could an overlooked detail hold the key? Tune in for a gripping look at this unsolved case and its emotional impact.
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Roy Whited's Impactful Ministry
- Roy Whited was a beloved pastor at the DeRosset Church of Christ for nearly a decade.
- His sermons and gospel music deeply impacted congregants, inspiring some to return to church after decades.
Vanishing in Plain Sight Mystery
- Roy Whited's disappearance in a small community like Sparta is especially confounding.
- Nearly everyone knew him, making his vanishing almost impossible to overlook or understand.
Family's Emotional Struggle
- Roy's disappearance profoundly affects his family and community, forcing them into an unwanted fellowship of the missing.
- His brother Lynn Whited expresses hope for Roy's return but fears the worst outcome.