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Jerome White Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hickory, North Carolina on Feb 8, 1997

Victim Details

Jul 17, 2009

Jan 12, 2024

Jerome

White

51

22

73 inches

150 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Feb 8, 1997

Hickory

North Carolina

Catawba County

7474

Hickory Police Department

Hickory

North Carolina

Catawba County

28601

Kim Craig

Investigator

347 2nd Avenue South West, North Carolina

8282612616

Local

Law Enforcement

Hickory Police Department

8181

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2519) and 3 other sources
On a winter day in Hickory, North Carolina, 22-year-old Jerome Louis White was last seen on February 8, 1997. He was at the Center Place Market on South Center Street when he was observed getting into a vehicle with an unidentified white male. At the time of his disappearance, Jerome was wearing a blue ball cap, a green coat, and white Fila tennis shoes. An unsettling detail of his disappearance is that he was carrying his twin brother's identification, as his brother was incarcerated at the time. Friends and family grew concerned as it was uncharacteristic for Jerome to travel far from his mother's home, leading them to suspect foul play.

The vehicle Jerome was seen entering has been described by some sources as a large, burgundy-colored car, while other accounts state the make, model, and color are unknown. This discrepancy highlights the challenges faced by the Hickory Police Department in their investigation. It was known that Jerome struggled with an addiction to crack cocaine at the time he went missing. His family also noted that he associated with people who were not familiar to them. These circumstances have added layers of complexity to the efforts to uncover what happened to him.

For over two decades, the disappearance of Jerome Louis White has remained an unsolved case. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement continues to seek answers and encourages anyone with information to come forward. The lack of significant breakthroughs has left his family with unanswered questions about his fate. The case is a somber reminder of a young man who vanished, leaving behind a family searching for closure. The investigation into what happened to Jerome on that February day continues, with the hope that one day, the truth will be brought to light.
Last Seen: Feb 8, 1997

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Jerome Louis White - The Charley Project
  • Jerome White – CUE – Community United Effort
  • 2041DMNC - Jerome Louis White - Doe Network

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP10228
    John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
    UP10228 • Found Apr 7, 2004
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–29 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 53%221 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 89%127 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Anderson, South Carolina
    UP60643 • Found Dec 22, 2001
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 72%113 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'1"

    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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