The deep, dark mystery which has surrounded the strange disappearance of LeRoy Spears, 18-year-old white youth, from his home in the city last Tuesday night, has at last been fathomed, and the prodigal son will be beneath the parental roof again today unless some unexpected circumstance happens to prevent his return.
LeRoy was located at the home of an aunt, a Mrs. Franks, at Wilsons Mills, a few miles west of this city, where he had been since the night of his disappearance. Mrs. Franks did not know of the circumstances surrounding his disappearance until she read an account of the same in the Goldsboro News. As soon after this as possible, she communicated with the lad’s parents, here, and informed them of his whereabouts.
According to the story told by young Spears, he had decided to leave home and go to Florida. After leaving his home last Tuesday night, he came down town and picked up a ride with a passing motorist who said that he was going as far as Raleigh.
However, at Wilsons Mills the car broke down, and it was necessary for the motoring party to spend the night there. Young Spears went to the home of his aunt and remained there until yesterday.
Incidentally it was said that he had given up all desires for going to Florida, and was glad to know that he was to come back home.
From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Sunday morning, March 7, 1926
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