Missing Since: 2024-01-18 Location: Magnet Cove, Arkansas
Reed was last seen at the Pearson RV Park in Magnet Cove, Arkansas on January 17, 2024, and his wife spoke with him at about 3:00 a.m. on January 18, and he was last seen walking on the railroad tracks in the direction of Malvern, Arkansas. His wife stated he had been “struggling mentally” in the days before his disappearance and had stopped eating. He left behind his keys, phone, wallet, GPS watch, pickup truck and other belongings and has never been heard from again. According to his wife, Reed didn’t have a jacket, shoes or socks when he left home. He may have been trying to walk or hitchhike from Magnet Cove to Hot Springs, Arkansas. He has extended family living in the Arkansas cities of Bonnerdale, Benton, Glenwood, Kirby and Mineral Springs, and the Tennessee cities of Murfreesboro, Nashville, and he could try to travel to those places. His wife believes he was experiencing a mental health crisis when he went missing and may not have been able to recall his identity. His loved ones believe he’s deceased. His case remains unsolved. Investigating Agency Hot Spring County Sheriff’s Office 501-332-3671 Source Information Never Forgotten | Arkansas Missing Persons Campaign NamUs The Malvern Daily Record Fox 16 Clayton Reed’s Facebook Page Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated June 5, 2025; casefile added.