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Jerry Jones Missing Person Case

Last seen in Detroit, Michigan on Jan 1, 1995

Victim Details

Nov 17, 2016

Sep 18, 2023

Jerry

Jones

80

49

68 inches

145 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jan 1, 1995

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

25415

Detroit Police Department

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

48226

1301 3rd St, Michigan

3135961800

Local

Law Enforcement

1611160281

Nov 16, 2016

Detroit Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36165) and 7 other sources
In the winter of 1995, a 49-year-old man named Jerry Lee Jones vanished from the streets of Detroit, Michigan. At the time of his disappearance, Jerry was experiencing homelessness. The last confirmed contact with Jerry was on January 1, 1995, though his family notes they had not seen him since the death of his brother in April of that same year. He was described as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 145 pounds.

The circumstances surrounding Jerry's disappearance remain unclear, with very few details available to the public or law enforcement. His case was officially entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on November 17, 2016, more than two decades after he was last seen. The report was filed by the Detroit Police Department, who are the primary investigating agency in this long-unsolved case. The lack of information has made the investigation incredibly challenging, leaving his family with unanswered questions for years.

The official date of Jerry's last contact is listed as January 1, 1995, but the family's recollection of not seeing him since his brother's passing in April 1995 adds a layer of uncertainty to the timeline. This discrepancy highlights the difficulties faced when a person living on the margins of society goes missing. With no digital footprint and limited personal belongings, retracing his steps has proven to be an arduous task. The overview of this case underscores a quiet tragedy, the disappearance of an individual facing personal hardship, and the prolonged anguish of a family left without answers.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1995

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Jerry Lee Jones - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP36165 | NamUs
  • 6,035 Jerry Jones Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
  • Dean Blandino spotted hanging out on Jerry Jones party bus - Reddit
  • Jerry Jones doesn't address Mike McCarthy's future after wild-card loss
  • Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants to be known as football man
  • Missing vulnerable adult: Have you seen Jerry Jones?

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP11139 • Found Jun 13, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 87%169 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP11751 • Found Jun 8, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 53%190 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP13142 • Found May 11, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 63%Est. 30–45 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP9974 • Found Aug 26, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP11752 • Found Jul 1, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP12326 • Found Jul 9, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP14804
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP14804 • Found Jan 22, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 86%170 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP8233
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP8233 • Found Apr 28, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 49%192 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP129330
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP129330 • Found Sep 4, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 94%126 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP15959
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP15959 • Found Sep 21, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 86%120 lb vs 145 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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    Forum Posts (3)

    Has anyone else looked into Jerry Jones’ case recently? It's so sad to see another missing person... ...Read More
    05/24/2024
    Hey everyone, I’ve been reading about some of these cold cases from the '90s in Detroit, and Jerry... ...Read More
    01/14/2024
    I was reading up on Jerry Jones' case, and something that's been nagging at me: why was there such a... ...Read More
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