Jerell Lamar Hopkins, a Black/African American man, was last seen in Escambia County, Florida, on the 6500 block of East Shore Drive. Public records differ on the year—The Charley Project and local news place his disappearance on March 14, 2021, while his NamUs entry lists March 14, 2022, as the date of last contact in Pensacola. He has not been heard from since. His case remains open and active.
At the time he went missing, Hopkins was in his mid-30s, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 240 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. These descriptive details have been circulated in public missing-person databases to aid recognition.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is the investigating agency. Local coverage highlighting active missing-person cases in the county again named Hopkins and asked the public for help, noting he was last seen in March 2021 on East Shore Drive. The sheriff’s office has previously urged anyone with information to call 850-436-9620, and Crime Stoppers tips can be directed to 850-433-STOP.
His NamUs profile for case MP150458 was created in late September 2025, indicating continued law-enforcement engagement and providing centralized visibility for leads and family support. Anyone who recognizes his name or description, recalls seeing him around the time of his disappearance, or has relevant information is encouraged to reach out. Even small details can help investigators and loved ones seeking answers.Last Seen: Mar 14, 2022
