Her family knew something was wrong when she didn't show up to collect her paycheck. She hasn't been seen since.
Heather's Last Day
On September 24, 2002, 20-year-old Heather Sellars was dropped off for her shift at a Waffle House in Spartanburg, South Carolina, by her grandmother. After work, she was picked up by her boyfriend, Jonathan Vick, and the two visited local bars together. That night was the last time Heather was seen alive.
The Investigation
Heather's disappearance was reported after she failed to return for her belongings or collect her paycheck. Investigators later found bloodstains and blonde hair believed to belong to Heather in an abandoned vehicle registered to Vick, though the evidence was ultimately inconclusive. Vick has never been charged in connection with her disappearance.
Jonathan Vick
In 2005, Vick was arrested and, in 2006, convicted for the unrelated 1995 murder of salon owner Dana Satterfield, a case solved years later through DNA evidence. He was sentenced to life in prison for that crime. Vick was also named a person of interest in the 2002 disappearance of Michele Whitaker, a coworker of Heather's at the same Waffle House, though Whitaker was found alive in 2008.
Where the Case Stands
Heather Sellars remains missing, and her case is unsolved. Her family has said they believe she was abused by Vick during their relationship, though this was never reported to police at the time. Jonathan Vick remains considered a person of interest, but he has not been charged in connection with Heather's disappearance.
FAQ
Has Heather Sellars ever been found?
No. She has never been located, and her case remains unsolved.
Was Jonathan Vick charged in Heather's disappearance?
No. He has never been charged in her case, though he is considered a person of interest and was convicted of an unrelated murder.
What happened to Michele Whitaker?
She disappeared the same year as Heather and was also connected to Vick as a person of interest, but was found alive in 2008.