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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP129253) and 1 other source
In the late summer of 2024, a cloud of concern settled over Bartlett, Tennessee, when 13-year-old Jeremiah Wakefield was reported missing. The young male was last seen in his neighborhood on August 20, 2024. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black / African American male with black hair and brown eyes. He stood between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed between 140 and 160 pounds. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain limited, adding to the distress of his family and the community.

The Bartlett Police Department became involved in the investigation, launching an effort to locate Jeremiah. His family and local authorities have made active pleas for assistance from the public, hoping that someone might have information that could help bring him home. The case has garnered attention in the wider Mid-South region, with law enforcement agencies like the Memphis Police Department sharing alerts to broaden the reach of the search efforts. Despite these efforts, there have been no significant leads in the case.

The search for Jeremiah Wakefield continues, with his case remaining unresolved and a source of ongoing concern for his loved ones and the community. Authorities have utilized social media to disseminate information about his disappearance, emphasizing the critical role that public support plays in missing persons cases. The overview of this case highlights a community's struggle for answers and the painful uncertainty that accompanies the disappearance of a child. The Bartlett Police Department continues to urge anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward and assist in their investigation to find Jeremiah.

Last Seen: Aug 20, 2024

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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 — Memphis, Tennessee - unidentified case UP135135
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP135135 • Found Nov 27, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 11–21 vs 13
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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