
Jun 24, 2025
Jul 14, 2025
Julian
Ragland
17
16
65 inches
125 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In the city of Memphis, Tennessee, a family's sense of normalcy was abruptly interrupted on May 16, 2025. On that day, 16-year-old Julian Ragland did not show up for school, an act that was uncharacteristic and concerning. The worry deepened when a family member arrived at their home in the afternoon to find that the young man was not there. His absence was unexpected, and with no communication to explain where he might be, a feeling of dread began to settle. The last description of his attire noted that he was wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and black shoes, a simple outfit that offered few clues to his potential whereabouts. The discovery that Julian was missing prompted his family to immediately contact the authorities, and the Memphis Police Department opened an investigation into his disappearance. For his family and friends, the following period was filled with anxiety and uncertainty. Each day that passed without word compounded their fears for his safety and well-being. The community shared in the family's distress, hoping for any piece of information that might lead to his location. The investigation proceeded as law enforcement worked to piece together any available information that could shed light on the circumstances surrounding his sudden and unexplained departure from home. Fortunately, the difficult period of not knowing Julian's fate came to a positive end. He has since been located and is alive, bringing profound relief to his loved ones and the wider community that had been concerned for him. The specific details regarding the circumstances of his disappearance and the exact date of his recovery have not been publicly disclosed. The overview of this case is one of a distressing situation that began when a teenager was discovered missing from his Memphis home after not attending school. This led to a police investigation and a period of anxious waiting for his family, which thankfully concluded with the news that he had been found safe.
May 16, 2025
Memphis
Tennessee
Shelby County
Memphis
No
171183
Memphis Police Department
Memphis
Tennessee
Shelby County
38103
Russell Stevens
Sergeant/Investigator
170 North Main Street, Tennessee
9016363700
Local
Law Enforcement
2505026162ME
2025-05-16
Memphis Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
Yes
06/30/2026
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