Account
Mar 25, 2014
Oct 01, 2018
Jeffrey
Nelson
61
46
69 inches
140 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the late summer of 2009, Jeffrey Wayne Nelson, a 46-year-old man from Berwick, Louisiana, vanished under troubling circumstances. On September 10, police attempted to pull him over for reckless driving along Highway 90 in Bayou Vista. Instead of stopping, a brief pursuit ensued, which ended with Nelson abandoning his truck at a shipyard in Berwick and fleeing on foot. This would be the last time anyone reported seeing him. Inside his deserted vehicle, authorities found his glasses and cell phone, items one would typically not leave behind. The discovery of these personal effects suggested a hasty departure and added a layer of concern to his sudden disappearance. The circumstances leading up to that September day painted a picture of a man facing significant personal challenges. At the time he went missing, Nelson had outstanding warrants for his arrest on charges of resisting arrest, failure to yield, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Friends and family were aware of his struggles with alcoholism and depression, and he had reportedly made threats of suicide prior to his disappearance. These factors created a complex and worrying backdrop for investigators from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office as they began their search for the missing man, unsure if he was intentionally hiding from the law or if he had succumbed to a more tragic fate. Years have passed since Jeffrey Nelson was last seen, and his case remains cold. He is described as a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing at 5'9" and weighing around 140 pounds. Distinguishing features include a scar on his forehead and two tattoos: a dragon on his shoulder and the name "Nelson" on his upper left arm. Despite the passage of time, his case remains an open and active investigation. The lack of any new leads or evidence has left his family with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss. The overview of the case is one of a man beset by legal and personal troubles who vanished after a police encounter, leaving behind his vehicle and personal belongings. Whether he chose to disappear and start a new life, or met with foul play, or succumbed to his personal demons remains a mystery.
Sep 10, 2009
Berwick
Louisiana
St. Mary Parish
5508
Saint Mary Parish Sheriff's Office
Franklin
Louisiana
St. Mary Parish
70538
500 Main Street, 4th Floor, Louisiana
3378281960
County
Law Enforcement
2009-009776
Saint Mary Parish Sheriff's Office
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
05/22/2026
