Jun 08, 2015
Dec 20, 2023
Jeremy
John
19
8
57 inches
58 lbs
Other
Male
In the autumn of 2013, a young boy named Jeremy Shinoy John, then eight years old, disappeared from Charlottesville, Virginia. He was last seen on September 28, 2013. Jeremy is a male of multi-racial descent, including Black, White, and Indian heritage, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, he was described as being approximately 4 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 58 pounds. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were concerning, as it was believed he might have been with his brother, Ethan, and their father. The initial investigation suggested that Jeremy and his brother were not in the Charlottesville area but might have traveled internationally. Information pointed towards the possibility of them being in India. This international dimension added significant complexity to the search efforts. Law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Richmond Field Office, were involved in the case. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children also assisted, circulating posters and information about Jeremy and his brother in the hopes of generating leads from the public. Years passed with Jeremy's case remaining unresolved, a painful reality for those who knew him. The investigation continued, spanning continents in the search for answers. Ultimately, there was a significant breakthrough in the case. It was reported that Jeremy John had been located and was alive. While the specifics regarding the date and the circumstances of his recovery have not been made public, the resolution brought an end to the long and arduous search. The overview of this case is one that began with a local disappearance in Virginia and evolved into an international search, concluding with the positive outcome that Jeremy was found safe.
Sep 28, 2013
Charlottesville
Virginia
Charlottesville City
29891
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Charlottesville
Virginia
,
7B-RH-5330984
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Black
Brown
Brown
06/15/2026