Family of Missing Marine Spots Son on Base but Still No Contact – Updates
SAN DIEGO — The family of Lance Corporal Bailey Cameron, a Camp Pendleton Marine reported missing a week ago, is pleading for answers. They are hoping someone in the community who may have seen their son will come forward.
Since Cameron’s disappearance, there have been unconfirmed sightings of him around the base, the most recent over the weekend. His family, who traveled from Washington to North County, is struggling to comprehend the situation, believing their son to be in distress.
“There’s a black void right now, it’s just missing,” Cameron’s mother Juliana England said. The family has been running on little to no sleep and desperation as they search for answers.
Cameron, 23, an active-duty Marine, is scheduled to exit the Corps on Sept. 9. He has been missing since Sunday, Aug. 25, a day after being spotted at Coyote Bar and Grill in Carlsbad. Video obtained by FOX 5 & KUSI shows him leaving the bar Saturday night without his backpack, sunglasses, and phone.
“He had returned from a night out and was coming back to the barracks. He was in a class getting ready to exit the Marines on September 9th,” said Sharie Finn, who runs a nonprofit called the RAD Movement to help families like Cameron’s.
Through Finn’s assistance, the family learned Cameron had been spotted on base since going missing, but he lost contact with his command post and friends and hasn’t returned to his barracks.
“The behavior is so foreign. It’s foreign to how we knew him before he was a Marine, and it’s foreign to all the Marines here. It’s not Bailey,” Cameron’s father Kevin said.
Officials at Camp Pendleton have not confirmed any speculative sightings of Cameron on the installation, but local commands remain dedicated to finding him.
“We just want to get him across the finish line,” his family said. The family claims a Marine spotted Cameron on Saturday the 31st around 11:30 p.m. and reported active signs of distress before running away toward the ocean.
“The gentleman we talked to said Bailey looked so afraid, so distressed. I just need to know that he’s okay,” said Juliette England, his mother. Surveillance video and photos also show Cameron on base at an ATM earlier in the week on Wednesday the 28th.
Carlsbad PD, the Marine Corps, and NCIS are all working on the case, but Bailey’s family says they have received little to no information about their son or seen much effort in the search.
“My ask is that we all communicate as a team and find this man who served our country,” his mother said. Now, Bailey’s mom, dad, and grandfather cling to the lines of a lullaby in hopes of bringing their lost son home.
“On land or sea or foam, you can always hear me singing this song: ‘Show me the way to go home,’ and I just belted it out throughout the barracks, calling to him, ‘Baby, if you can hear me, your mom loves you,’” England said. City of Carlsbad Spokesperson Denise Ramirez told FOX 5/KUSI in a statement on Friday that the local investigator with Carlsbad Police Department’s Crimes of Violence Unit, who handles all adult missing persons, is in communication with the U.S. Marine Corps and family.
The department also asks for the public’s assistance on this case. If you have seen Bailey Cameron or know his whereabouts, please contact the Carlsbad Police Department at 442-339-2197, 24 hours a day.
The family urges the public to share this post from RAD Movement and to contact the organization if you or someone you know has a lead.
Community Support and Efforts
The community has rallied behind the family of Lance Corporal Bailey Cameron, with many offering their support and assistance in the search for the missing Marine. Local businesses, organizations, and individuals have come together to help spread awareness and gather any information that could lead to Cameron’s whereabouts.
Volunteers have joined in the search efforts, combing through areas near Camp Pendleton and Carlsbad where Cameron was last seen. Flyers with Cameron’s photo and information have been distributed throughout the region, urging anyone with relevant details to come forward.
Local media outlets have also been actively covering the story, sharing updates on the search and keeping the public informed about the ongoing efforts to locate Cameron. The outpouring of support from the community has been a source of strength for the Cameron family during this difficult time.
Challenges and Concerns
As the search for Lance Corporal Bailey Cameron continues, concerns about his well-being and safety have escalated. The family’s apprehension grows with each passing day without any contact from Cameron, raising questions about his whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
The lack of concrete leads and information has added to the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies and search teams involved in the case. Despite extensive efforts to locate Cameron, including surveillance footage analysis and coordination between multiple agencies, his whereabouts remain unknown.
The family’s emotional turmoil and distress are palpable as they navigate through the uncertainty surrounding Cameron’s disappearance. Their plea for answers and assistance from the public underscores the urgency of finding Cameron and ensuring his safe return home.
Continued Efforts and Hope for Resolution
Despite the obstacles and uncertainties in the search for Lance Corporal Bailey Cameron, his family remains unwavering in their determination to find him. Their resolve to bring Cameron back home safely is fueled by the love and concern they hold for their missing son and the hope for a positive resolution to this distressing situation.
As the investigation progresses and more information surfaces, the family and authorities are optimistic that a breakthrough in the case will lead to Cameron’s whereabouts being discovered. The collaborative efforts of law enforcement, the community, and volunteers provide a glimmer of hope in the quest to locate Cameron and reunite him with his loved ones.
In the face of adversity and challenges, the Cameron family’s resilience and perseverance serve as a beacon of strength, inspiring others to join in the search for their missing Marine. The outpouring of support and solidarity from the community reaffirms the belief that together, they can bring Bailey Cameron back home.
