Young was last seen at his residence on Virginia Byrd Road in Eastover, South Carolina at 5:30 p.m. on March 30, 2006. He told his mother he felt ill with flu-like symptoms, and was going to lie down. When Young's mother returned to the residence at 7:00 a.m. the following day to check on him, Young was gone. The front door to the home was open and the lights were on. He has never been heard from again.

Young never picked up his last paycheck. He did not own a vehicle at the time of his disappearance. His family stated they do not believe he had any enemies. His case remains unsolved.