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Jesse Lee Daniels, a 67-year-old man, was last heard from in December 2019 in Portsmouth, Virginia. His case is classified as an endangered missing person, and there is concern for his well-being as he is legally blind and requires medication. It is believed he may be in need of medical attention.

At the time of his disappearance, Daniels was described as a Black male, standing at 5'6" and weighing approximately 180 pounds. He has graying brown hair and brown eyes. The circums ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 01, 2019

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Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Jesse

Lee Daniels

67

67

5'6 inches

180 lbs

Black

Male

In the coastal city of Portsmouth, Virginia, a community has been left with lingering questions and a quiet sense of concern since the winter of 2019. It was in December of that year that Jesse Lee Daniels, a 67-year-old man, was last heard from. The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, and then years, with no word from him. His absence created a void in the lives of those who knew him, a silence that has been difficult to bear. Jesse is described as a Black male, standing at five feet six inches tall and weighing around 180 pounds, with graying brown hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding Jesse Lee Daniels's disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty, with very few details available to the public. This lack of information has made the search for him all the more challenging for both his loved ones and the authorities. What is known, however, adds a layer of urgency and concern to his case. Jesse is legally blind, a condition that would make navigating the world on his own a significant challenge. This vulnerability is compounded by the fact that he is dependent on medication, and it is believed he may have been in need of medical attention around the time he vanished. The passage of time has not diminished the hope for answers in Jesse Lee Daniels's case. His disappearance is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families and communities to grapple with the unknown. The Portsmouth Police Department continues to hold the case file, and the hope remains that someone, somewhere, has information that could shed light on what happened to Jesse. The case serves as an overview of the silent struggles faced by many vulnerable adults and the enduring pain of those left to wonder about the fate of a loved one who seemingly vanished without a trace.

Dec 01, 2019

Portsmouth

Virginia

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Police Departmen

757-393-8737

06/21/2026