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Jeremy Willingham Missing Person Case

Last seen in Memphis, Tennessee on Jul 2, 2022

Victim Details

Nov 4, 2022

Jan 12, 2024

Jeremy

Willingham

21

17

66 inches

125 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jul 2, 2022

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

38109

No

121360

Memphis Police Department

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

38103

Russell Stevens

Sergeant/Investigator

170 North Main Street, Tennessee

9016363700

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.memphispolice.org/

2207000789ME

Jul 2, 2022

Memphis Police Department

3987

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP97076) and 1 other source
In the summer of 2022, a 17-year-old male named Jeremy Willingham disappeared from his home in Memphis, Tennessee. He was last seen on July 2nd of that year in the 38109 area of the city. At the time he went missing, Jeremy was described as a Black/African American male, standing at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 125 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are not widely known, with reports simply stating that he left his home and did not return.

The Memphis Police Department is the investigating agency for Jeremy's case and has asked the public for any information that might lead to his whereabouts. His family and community remain hopeful for a breakthrough that could bring him home safely. The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System in November 2022, several months after he was last seen.

The investigation into Jeremy Willingham's disappearance remains open. Details about what he was wearing or if he had any personal belongings with him when he left have not been made public. Authorities continue to urge anyone with potential sightings or information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward to assist in the ongoing search efforts. The case represents the ongoing struggle faced by many families in the area with missing loved ones, as the community holds out hope for a resolution.
Last Seen: Jul 2, 2022

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  • Jeremy Willingham Missing Person Flyer | Memphis, TN | CaseTrace

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee - unidentified case UP135135
    John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
    UP135135 • Found Nov 27, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 11–21 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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.

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