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Sharod Leonard Jackson, a 27-year-old from Madison Heights, Virginia, was last seen on August 18, 2022. His family reported him missing in early September, expressing deep concern as he had medical conditions that required daily medication. Authorities in Amherst County have been actively investigating his disappearance, and multiple searches, including community-led efforts, have taken place.

Jackson’s case remains unsolved, and the Amherst County Sheriff's Office has urged anyo ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 18, 2022

Victim Details

Aug 02, 2023

Aug 07, 2023

Sharod

Jackson

29

27

65 inches

66 inches

130 lbs

145 lbs

Black / African American

Male

In the late summer of 2022, a sense of unease began to creep into the community of Madison Heights, Virginia, with the disappearance of 27-year-old Sharod Leonard Jackson. A Black / African American male, Sharod was last seen on August 18, 2022. Standing between 5'5" and 5'6" and weighing between 130 and 145 pounds, he was a familiar face to many. Concern for his well-being grew, especially given that he has medical conditions that require daily medication. His family's anxiety intensified after two weeks without any contact, which was highly out of character for him. This prolonged silence prompted them to officially report him as a missing person in early September of that year. Sharod, who also went by the nickname "Rod," is described as having black hair, often in a buzzed or shorter style, and brown eyes. He also has a beard. His appearance is further distinguished by several noticeable tattoos, including ink on his chest, neck, left forearm, and the left side of his face. Specifically, the tattoo on his forearm reads "LaTeshette." The Amherst County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency investigating his disappearance and is urging anyone with information to come forward. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement and his loved ones have not given up hope for his safe return. The investigation into Sharod Jackson's disappearance is ongoing. He was last seen near a gas station in Madison Heights, a detail that provides a last known location but few answers as to what happened next. The circumstances surrounding his vanishing remain unclear, leaving his family and the wider community in a state of painful uncertainty. The case serves as a heart-wrenching reminder of the silent struggles many families endure when a loved one goes missing. The continued search for Sharod underscores a community's unwavering hope and the tireless efforts of law enforcement to bring him home.

Aug 18, 2022

Madison Heights

Virginia

Amherst County

24572

No

127103

Amherst County Sheriff's Office

Amherst

Virginia

Amherst County

24521

John Thompson

Lt, Investigations

115 Taylor STreet, Virginia

4349469300

County

Law Enforcement

Amherst County Sheriff's Office

2394

Black

Brown

Brown

06/20/2026


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