Cold cases of 2 Jacksonville men highlighted for Missing Adults Day at city hall

Families of missing adults gathered inside Jacksonville City Hall on Friday, sharing stories of loss, faith, and persistence as they marked the 16th annual Missing Adult Day. The event, organized by Project: Cold Case and the families of John Rowan Jr., Mark Degner, and Bryan Hayes, brought together relatives, advocates, law enforcement, and community members. Many in attendance clutched photos of loved ones who vanished years, and in some cases, decades ago.