The second season of the Netflix documentary series Missing: Dead or Alive returned with an intimate look at the high-stakes work of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit. The four-episode season, which began streaming on November 24, 2025, follows investigators as they tackle two complex cases where time is the critical factor. The series highlights the work of Sergeant Vicki Rains and her team, showing their determined efforts to provide answers for families.
The Search for Morgan Duncan
The first major case of the season involves Morgan Duncan, a 27-year-old former college student reported missing by his mother. LaTanza Duncan grew worried after not hearing from her son for several days, which was unlike him. Sergeant Vicki Rains and her team discovered Morgan’s apartment empty, with his wallet, phone, and schizophrenia medication left behind. This immediately raised concerns, as his mother explained he could become psychotic without his pills.
The investigation revealed that Morgan’s apartment complex had been targeted by drug dealers who preyed on vulnerable residents. Interviews with neighbors pointed detectives toward a known drug dealer with the street name “Jersey,” later identified as Altariq Cuffie. The case broke open when Cuffie, confronted with a stolen assault rifle found in his home, provided a statement. He revealed that Morgan had been killed by Eric “Easy” Greene, a man who claimed to be Morgan’s friend. The motive was a debt Morgan owed for drugs. Greene allegedly strangled Morgan during a confrontation. Cuffie and another woman, Julivia Waller, then helped dispose of the body.
Without Morgan’s body, however, securing convictions was difficult. Julivia Waller, suspected of knowing where the body was dumped, did not provide information to police. After six months of searching, a jogger discovered Morgan’s body in a creek just a few miles from his apartment. This discovery allowed the case to reach a conclusion. Eric “Easy” Greene was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 57 years in prison. Due to insufficient evidence, Julivia Waller was acquitted of accessory charges.
The Disappearance of Shandon Floyd
The unit’s next case involved Shandon Floyd, who was reported missing by Michael Eaddy after they traveled together to a hotel in Northeast Columbia. Eaddy claimed Shandon took his car to go shopping in the middle of the night and never returned. Security footage, however, showed Shandon getting into the car with an unknown man, making the story more complex.
The investigation took several unexpected turns. Detectives learned that Shandon was a transwoman and that her work was not what Eaddy had initially described. Eaddy later admitted he had been acting as her handler for s*x work and had placed online advertisements for her. The focus shifted to identifying the mystery man seen with her on camera.
Police later located Eaddy’s car with Shandon’s body inside. A woman connected to the mystery man was taken into custody and provided a statement. She said that both Shandon and the man had consumed a dangerous mix of drugs, including methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl. Shandon overdosed and died in the car. The man, fearing authorities due to his criminal history, decided to abandon the vehicle with her body inside.
The autopsy confirmed Shandon’s death was the result of a drug overdose. With no evidence of foul play, no criminal charges were filed in connection with her death. The case ended without the answers her family sought, highlighting the tragic and often unresolved nature of some missing persons investigations.
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The Investigators Behind the Badges
The documentary series places viewers alongside the investigators, showing their methodical process. Sergeant Vicki Rains is a central figure, noted for her empathy and tenacity. She is supported by a team including Captain Heidi Jackson, J.P. Smith, and Deputy Brittany Yarnal. The show captures not only the procedural steps but also the emotional weight carried by the detectives as they work to deliver closure to grieving families.
The season also briefly features a successful rescue operation at the start, where the team quickly located a missing three-year-old boy who had wandered into a nearby forest. This case served to illustrate the positive outcomes possible when the unit can act swiftly.
Missing: Dead or Alive Season 2 is now available for streaming on Netflix.
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