David Graham, an 82-year-old man with severe dementia, was last seen leaving his home on Dixie Plantation Road in Hollywood, Charleston County, S.C., around noon on February 16, 2026. He is described as 5’9″ tall, about 220 pounds, bald with brown eyes, wearing a green shirt and khaki pants.
Search Efforts
A multi-agency operation involving the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office uses a grid pattern in the heavily wooded, rural area, deploying drones, K-9 units, helicopters, horses, and over 24 deputies for overnight patrols. As of February 19, 2026, searches resumed at 6 a.m., with the focus on Hollywood but expanding outward; no reports confirm he has been found.
Community Involvement
Locals like Sherilyn Williams have noted heavy law enforcement presence and urged checking yards, sheds, and doorbell footage while calling for prayers. The Sheriff’s Office requests tips via 911, 843-202-1700, or after-hours at 843-743-7200.
