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Donald Jackson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Jun 4, 2002

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Victim Details

Jan 22, 2020

Oct 7, 2022

Donald

Jackson

57

33

64 inches

120 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jun 4, 2002

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish

No

74017

Baton Rouge Police Department

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish

70815

Chad Montgomery

Detective

9000 Airline Highway, Louisiana

2252397832

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.brla.gov/203/Police-Department

02-52142

Jun 8, 2002

Baton Rouge Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Sep 30, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP64545) and 1 other source
In the early summer of 2002, a man named Donald R. Jackson vanished under perplexing circumstances in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. At the age of 33, he was last seen in a situation that has left his family and investigators searching for answers for years. The last known sighting of Donald was of him getting out of a vehicle on the Mississippi River Bridge, specifically in the westbound lane of Interstate 10. The vagueness of this last known moment has been a significant challenge in understanding what might have happened to him. What led to this moment and what occurred immediately after remains a painful mystery.

At the time of his disappearance, Donald was described as a Black / African American male, standing at 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing around 120 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing an orange or rust-colored t-shirt and khaki or tan shorts. These few details are the last tangible pieces of information available to the public and to law enforcement, painting a partial picture of the man who seemingly disappeared without a trace. The Baton Rouge Police Department has been handling his case, but the lack of substantial leads has made progress difficult over the years.

The years since Donald Jackson's disappearance have been filled with uncertainty for his loved ones. With no new information to guide their search, his case has grown cold, a term used for investigations that remain unsolved for an extended period. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a family left waiting. The overview of this case highlights the stark reality of a person vanishing from a public and busy location, leaving behind more questions than answers and a profound sense of loss that endures for all who knew him.
Last Seen: Jun 4, 2002

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP64545 | NamUs

    • 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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Baton Rouge, Louisiana - unidentified case UP91749
    John Doe — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    UP91749 • Found Jan 19, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'4"
    Hair 40%Bald 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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    Has anyone looked into the reports about Donald Jackson’s car? I heard rumors that it was found... ...Read More
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