Jonathan Dailey was a 23‑year‑old native of Charlotte, North Carolina, and a second‑year graduate student at the Boston Architectural College when he vanished in early October 2012. He had previously earned an undergraduate degree in architecture from Appalachian State University alongside his roommate and longtime friend, Miles Smith, before enrolling in the college’s master’s program. Known among peers for his adventurous spirit—he was an Eagle Scout in youth—and his dedication to design, Dailey balanced his studies with work at an American Apparel store in Boston’s Allston neighborhood.
Circumstances Leading Up to Disappearance
Dailey was last seen alive on the evening of October 2, 2012, at the shared apartment on Gardner Street in Brighton. According to roommate Miles Smith, the two returned from work, had pizza and watched television before Smith went to bed; when he awoke the next morning, Dailey was gone. Dailey’s failure to attend classes and…..