http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2004-09-17-missing-... GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Investigators searched Friday for a former top executive at Sara Lee Corp. who disappeared after he went to meet a couple about buying his sport utility vehicle.
"There's a strong possibility of foul play," sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Shea Smith said Friday.
James Cockman, 71, was last seen Tuesday morning when he bought a cup of coffee at a convenience store near a lot where he was to meet the couple, sheriff's officials said.
His wife, Cathy Cockman, said he did not mention the couple's names to her but they paid him a $100 down payment on the SUV and he had gone to collect the remaining $8,400.
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Now who would give someone their vehicle (worth $8,500) for only $100 and then go after the rest later?