Jayonna Hill Missing Person Case

Mar 29, 2026

Mar 29, 2026

Jayonna

Hill

15

15

Black / African American

Female

In Chesapeake, Virginia, a community was left deeply concerned for the well-being of Jamile Johnay Hill. She was last seen on a Saturday evening around 8 p.m. on Grant Street in the Greenbrier area of the city. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a woman living with autism and bipolar disorder, adding to the urgency and worry surrounding her case. The circumstances of her going missing were not immediately clear, creating a painful period of uncertainty for her family, friends, and all who knew her. The search for Jamile mobilized quickly, with hopes of bringing her home safely. She was known as an active and beloved member of her community. Her involvement with the Special Olympics, where she participated in basketball, ice and speed skating, and track and field, highlighted her vibrant spirit. Beyond her athletic pursuits, she had earned an associate's degree from Tidewater Community College and was an employee at the YMCA. Those who knew her, including her Special Olympics coach, remembered her as a fun, loving, and caring individual who always aimed to bring a smile to people's faces. Regrettably, the search came to a heartbreaking conclusion. On the following Monday morning, shortly before 8:40 a.m., Chesapeake police recovered her body. A person had spotted her body in the water along the roadway in the 4500 block of Bainbridge Boulevard, prompting a response from the Chesapeake Police Under Water Search and Recovery Team. The discovery brought a tragic end to the search for Jamile Johnay Hill. The case is a sorrowful reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by individuals with cognitive and mental health challenges. Her coach expressed the wish that she be remembered as the joyful and kind person she was. The loss was felt deeply by the community, particularly by those who understood the immense pain her family was experiencing.

Mar 24, 2026

DINWIDDIE COUNTY

Virginia

06/28/2026