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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP128483) and 1 other source
In the autumn of 2009, a young man named Jack Bess Jr. vanished from the community of La Vergne, Tennessee. At the time of his disappearance on October 26, 2009, Jack was 22 years old. Described as a white male with blond hair and blue eyes, he stood at a height of five feet three inches and weighed approximately 115 pounds. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments remain unclear, and the days leading up to his disappearance have not been publicly detailed. His case was officially reported to the La Vergne Police Department on November 23, 2009, nearly a month after he was last seen.

The investigation into Jack's disappearance was handled by the La Vergne Police Department, under case number 090028822. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, details about what might have happened to him are scarce. There is no public information regarding any specific individuals he may have been with or his intended destination on the day he went missing. The lack of available information has left his family and community with unanswered questions for over a decade.

The passage of time has not brought clarity to the fate of Jack Bess Jr. His case remains a quiet and sorrowful mystery in Rutherford County. With no significant leads or public updates over the years, the narrative of his disappearance is one of abrupt and unresolved loss. The overview of this case is marked by a profound lack of information, leaving only the basic, haunting details of a young man who was there one day and gone the next. The investigation remains open, a cold case holding onto the hope that new information may one day surface and provide answers.

Last Seen: Oct 26, 2009

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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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Antioch, Tennessee
UP92368 • Found May 23, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–42 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 75%5'1"–5'8" vs 5'3"
76%Possible
Unidentified Person — Nashville, Tennessee
UP157055 • Found Nov 30, 2025
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Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'3"

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.