In the summer of 2019, a 32-year-old Muscogee Nation citizen named Jonas Albert Summers vanished from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was last seen on July 23, a day that began like any other but ended with his loved ones never hearing from him again. At the time of his disappearance, Jonas, also known as 'Jojo,' was a physically imposing man, standing between 6'1' and 6'3' and weighing between 200 and 270 pounds. He had short black hair, brown eyes, and a goatee.
What made his disappearance particularly concerning was that he had no cell phone and no known vehicle, making it incredibly difficult to trace his last movements. His case was officially reported to the Tulsa Police Department on October 11, 2019.
Jonas's body was a canvas of his life, adorned with numerous tattoos that told stories of his identity and affiliations. These included a skull and the word 'Pride' on his left arm, 'RIP NBV' also on his left arm, and a bear paw on his left calf. His shoulders bore tattoos of feathers with 'Jonas Jr.' on the left and a cross with 'Die Trying' and 'Slzylna' on the right. The name 'Summers' was inked on his right arm, and 'Native' was on his right wrist. His chest featured the name 'Maranda' with crosses, and his back was marked with the word 'Sixty.' These distinctive tattoos were shared by law enforcement in the hopes that someone might recognize them and provide a crucial lead.
The investigation into Jonas's disappearance has unfortunately yielded few answers, and his case has grown cold. Despite being listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System there have been no significant updates from the Tulsa Police Department. The lack of digital footprint, with no cell phone to track, has severely hampered the investigation. His case highlights the broader issue of missing and murdered Indigenous people, a crisis that often receives insufficient attention and resources. Advocacy groups like Oklahoma Cold Cases and Justice For Native People have worked to keep Jonas's story in the public eye, hoping to generate new leads that could finally bring answers to his family and community. The overview of this case is one of a man who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind a family desperate for closure and a community still searching for one of their own.Last Seen: Jul 23, 2019
