In the spring of 2019, the life of 32-year-old Jeremy Coward took a turn that left his family searching for answers. On April 4, 2019, Jeremy was last seen in Paterson, New Jersey. At the time of his disappearance, he was reportedly staying with a family member but had been asked to leave the residence. The plan was for him to move in with another relative, but he never made it to his intended destination.
Ten days after he was last seen, with no word of his whereabouts, Jeremy Coward was officially reported as a missing person on April 15, 2019. His family described him as a man of strong faith, who was a regular attendee at both Sunday church services and Wednesday bible study.
The details surrounding the days leading up to Jeremy's disappearance add a layer of concern to his case. It was reported that he had been feeling unwell and had gone to the hospital. After a diagnosis was made, he was informed that he would be discharged. Jeremy contacted his grandmother to let her know he was being released, but after his discharge, he vanished. No one was able to make contact with him, and he never arrived at the family member's home where he was expected. At the time he went missing, Jeremy was described as a Black/African American male, standing at 5'7' and weighing approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He has several distinct tattoos, including angel wings on his back, 'JFELLA' on his ring finger, and a one-hundred-dollar bill on his left shoulder.
Tragically, the search for Jeremy Coward came to a heartbreaking conclusion. On May 10, 2020, human remains were discovered in an abandoned residence in Paterson, New Jersey. It would take several years for a positive identification to be made. In May of 2023, with the assistance of the Doe Network, the remains were confirmed to be those of Jeremy Coward. The cause of his death has not been publicly stated. The initial missing person report noted a discrepancy in the date of last contact, with police officials stating he left his house on April 5th, while other sources indicate April 4th. This case provides a somber overview of a man who was deeply connected to his faith and family, whose sudden disappearance left a void of unanswered questions until the eventual discovery of his remains.Last Seen: Apr 4, 2019
