DeAngelo's Story

DeAngelo Allen was a 31-year-old man who went missing on September 21, 2022, from the 1000 block of Old Coldwater Road in Anniston, Alabama. His family organized searches, raised awareness, and worked tirelessly to bring him home safely. With support from organizations such as The Black and Missing Foundation and Aniah’s Heart, DeAngelo’s case gained media coverage and public attention.

Despite evidence pointing toward a tragic outcome, his family continued to search for him for eight long months. On May 25, 2023, Keither Snider and her son, Gavin Snider, were arrested and charged with DeAngelo’s murder. They spent one year in jail awaiting a grand jury trial. However, the grand jury issued a “no bill,” and all charges against the Sniders were dropped. To this day, DeAngelo’s remains have not been recovered. The Anniston Police Department continues to urge anyone with information to call 256-238-1800.

DeAngelo was more than a case file. He was the devoted father of four children, a loving son who never missed a chance to tell his mother “I love you,” and a brother deeply cherished by his siblings. A creative soul with a passion for music, he was fiercely protective of those he loved. His absence has left a deep void in the lives of his family and community.

It is the hope of DeAngelo’s family that no other family will have to endure the pain of a missing loved one who never returns home.

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Thank you for your continued support. 

Adisa Pruitt