Teen Mom Star Amber Portwood's Fiancé Gary Shirley Reported Missing: Last Seen in North Carolina

Bryson City, North Carolina United States of America
Bryson City Police Department investigating disappearance
Described as bald, brown eyes, 205 lbs, grey t-shirt and blue jeans
Last seen at Walgreens on June 9, also spotted in Oklahoma
Last seen by Portwood on Sunday evening in North Carolina
No indication of foul play or suicide at this time
Portwood expressed concern for Shirley's safety on social media and during YouTube livestream
Teen Mom star Amber Portwood's fiancé Gary Shirley reported missing
Teen Mom Star Amber Portwood's Fiancé Gary Shirley Reported Missing: Last Seen in North Carolina

Teen Mom star Amber Portwood's fiancé Gary Wayt has been reported missing, and authorities are currently searching for him. According to multiple sources, Wayt was last seen by Portwood on Sunday evening in their hotel room in North Carolina.

Wayt is described as a bald man with brown eyes and weighing 205 lbs. He was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt and blue jeans.

The Bryson City Police Department confirmed that Wayt has been reported missing, and they are currently investigating his disappearance. The department also noted that there is no indication of foul play or suicide at this time.

Portwood herself has spoken out about her concern for Wayt's safety, expressing her worry on social media and during a YouTube livestream. She has urged anyone with information to come forward and help in the search for her fiancé.

Wayt was last seen at a Walgreens in the area on June 9, according to reports. He was also spotted on video surveillance in Oklahoma on Tuesday, hundreds of miles from where he was last seen with Portwood.

The circumstances surrounding Wayt's disappearance are still unclear, but authorities are urging anyone with information to contact them at (828) 488-2196.

Portwood and Wayt have been engaged for a few weeks and were reportedly in North Carolina for a wedding when he went missing. The couple had recently experienced an emotional discussion before Wayt left the house, but Portwood has denied that it was a big blowout fight.

This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • Circumstances of disappearance not fully understood
  • Last sighting in North Carolina or Oklahoma unclear

Sources

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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'Teen Mom' star Amber Portwood's missing fiancé, Gary Wayt, seen on video in Oklahoma

PageSix News Tamantha Ryan Thursday, 13 June 2024 21:06
  • Unique Points
    • Amber Portwood's fiancé, Gary Wayt, was seen on video surveillance in Oklahoma on Tuesday.
    • Gary Wayt left North Carolina residence without his phone and wallet.
    • Gary Wayt has never driven in the mountains before.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some instances of appeal to authority fallacy. The author quotes the Bryson City Police and a Verizon store employee as confirming Wayt's presence in Oklahoma. While these sources lend credibility to the report, they do not necessarily prove that Wayt intentionally traveled there or that he was involved in any wrongdoing.
    • ]Bryson City Police confirmed to Page Six that Wayt’s tag was pinged on the interstate in the Sooner State.[
    • A Verizon store in Oklahoma also confirmed to authorities that he was there.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

94%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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‘Teen Mom’ star Amber Portwood breaks silence on missing fiancé, denies they had ‘explosive argument’

Fox News Channel Brie Stimson Friday, 14 June 2024 02:51
  • Unique Points
    • Amber Portwood's partner Gary Wayt is missing.
    • Gary Wayt was last seen by Amber Portwood on Sunday evening in their hotel in North Carolina.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority and inflammatory rhetoric. It also dichotomously depicts the situation by suggesting that either Portwood is a changed person or she is being falsely accused, without providing evidence for either claim. Additionally, it implies that the public has a negative perception of Portwood when mentioning 'the harshest things' and asking people to 'please just pray.'
    • Brie Stimson claims that Amber Portwood is an
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

94%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Amber Portwood's Missing Fiancé Possibly Spotted in Oklahoma, Police Say

TMZ Sports Description TMZ Staff Thursday, 13 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Amber Portwood's fiancé Gary Wayt is currently considered a missing person.
    • Gary Wayt was last seen by Amber Portwood on Sunday evening in their hotel in North Carolina.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains a potential dichotomous depiction and an appeal to authority. The dichotomous depiction is presented in the phrase 'there's currently no reason to suspect foul play or a potential suicide.' This presents the reader with a false dilemma, implying that either Gary Wayt has committed a crime or he has committed suicide. Additionally, there is an appeal to authority in the article when it mentions that law enforcement has been contacted and is assisting in the search for Gary. The author also cites Assistant Chief Dover as their source of information throughout.
    • . . . there's currently no reason to suspect foul play or a potential suicide.
    • Asst. Chief Dover ... adds, the person witnesses claim was Gary did not seem in distress and had a calm and nonchalant demeanor.
    • He was reportedly spotted again just west of Weatherford, and was observed simply going about his day ... not upset in the slightest.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Teen Mom’s Amber Portwood Speaks Out Following Partner Gary Wayt’s Sudden Disappearance

People Magazine Friday, 14 June 2024 02:52
  • Unique Points
    • Amber Portwood's partner Gary Wayt was last seen on June 9, 2024 at a Walgreens in the area.
    • Gary Wayt is described as bald, brown-eyed and weighing 205 lbs.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

81%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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'Teen Mom' Star Amber Portwood Speaks Out on Fiancé’s Disappearance: 'Everybody Is Very Worried'

Entertainment Tonight (ETonline) Rachel Mcrady Friday, 14 June 2024 02:53
  • Unique Points
    • Amber Portwood's fiancé Gary Wayt is a bald man with brown eyes and weighs 205 lbs.
    • Gary Wayt was last seen in the Arlington Ave. area of Bryson City, NC.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (30%)
    The author makes emotional appeals to the reader by describing Amber's emotional state and her concern for her fiancé's disappearance. She also insists that there was no big blowout fight between them before his disappearance, but then later states that their discussion had to do with Gary's parents being Vietnamese and Amber being who she is, implying some sort of conflict. This inconsistency is a form of selective reporting and manipulation.
    • I have not ate in three days. I have slept maybe an hour.
    • Despite reports, Amber insisted that she and her fiancé had not had a 'big blowout fight' before his disappearance
    • It was a discussion. Nobody was heated or anything. It was emotional because it had something to do with his parents being Vietnamese and me being who I am.
  • Fallacies (90%)
    The author makes an emotional appeal to the reader's sympathy for Amber Portwood and her missing fiancé, but does not provide any evidence of a logical connection between the emotional discussion and his disappearance. This is an example of an appeal to emotion fallacy. The author also reports statements made by Amber without providing any context or fact-checking, which could potentially lead to misinformation.
    • ][The Teen Mom star] kept the camera off her for the remainder of her time on the livestream.[/
    • Despite reports, Amber insisted that she and her fiancé had not had a ‘big blowout fight’ before his disappearance.
    • [Amber] insisted that she had done nothing to Gary. 'I have not touched this man in any horrible way.', '[Amber] said. 'He has not touched me in any horrible way. We do not yell at each other. We have a wonderful relationship.'
    • It was a discussion. Nobody was heated or anything.
    • [Amber] said that she’s been in contact with Gary’s family since he went missing, and that she’s remained in North Carolina, alone, afraid to leave in case Gary shows up.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication