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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP110101)
On August 2, 2023, 31-year-old Jeremiah David Wright vanished from Knoxville, Tennessee, leaving his loved ones in a state of deep concern. Jeremiah, a male of mixed Black and Caucasian heritage with black hair and brown eyes, stands at five feet six inches tall and weighs approximately 190 pounds. He is distinguished by numerous tattoos covering his body, with the exception of his face. The circumstances leading to his disappearance began after he was transported by a family member from the Rutherford County Jail to a rehabilitation facility known as The Lazarus Project. This transitional step was intended to be a positive move towards a new chapter in his life.

The last known communication from Jeremiah occurred on the same day he was last seen. He made a phone call to a family member from a hotel, the Econo Lodge, where he was not a registered guest, to inform them that he had left The Lazarus Project. It is believed that Jeremiah did not have a cell phone of his own at the time. Since that brief and worrying phone call, there have been no confirmed sightings or any significant leads that could point to his whereabouts. His sudden silence and the lack of any trace have been profoundly distressing for his family, who are left to grapple with countless unanswered questions.

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation into Jeremiah's disappearance and has entered his case into national missing persons databases. Law enforcement has encouraged anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward to assist in their efforts. The case of Jeremiah Wright is an active and ongoing investigation, a painful puzzle with a missing piece that his family desperately hopes will be found. The lack of information and the unknown nature of his departure from the rehabilitation facility create a complex and heartbreaking situation for all who know and care for him.

Last Seen: Aug 2, 2023

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Harriman, Tennessee
UP139160 • Found Jan 24, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 79%Est. 35–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'6"
77%Possible
John Doe — Knoxville, Tennessee - unidentified case UP107847
John Doe — Knoxville, Tennessee
UP107847 • Found Aug 5, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 65%Est. 35–45 vs 31
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 days after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
76%Possible
John Doe — Tucker, Georgia
UP133525 • Found Oct 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 66%146 mi away
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 99%170 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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