Xavior Davidson Missing Person Case

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Xavior

Davidson

21

18

Black / African American

Male

In the quiet town of Montezuma, Iowa, a sense of unease settled on May 27, 2021, when 10-year-old Xavior Harrelson vanished just days before his eleventh birthday. He was a boy described as having a hopeful soul, looking forward to his summer break. Xavior was last seen that morning, leaving his home in a local trailer park, reportedly wearing a red T-shirt, blue pajama pants, and black high-top shoes. His disappearance was noted when he didn't return from a bike ride, and a family friend alerted the authorities. The news of the missing boy quickly spread through the small community, sparking immediate concern and a massive search effort. The day after his disappearance, the FBI joined local law enforcement, signaling the seriousness of the situation. The community of Montezuma rallied together, with hundreds of volunteers joining professional search and rescue teams. The search was extensive, involving dogs, drones, and dive teams combing through miles of the surrounding landscape, including cornfields, lakes, and ravines in Poweshiek County. Residents were urged to check their own properties and any surveillance footage for any sign of Xavior. As the days turned into weeks with no sign of the boy, the community's hope was channeled into action. A reward fund for information was established, growing to over $30,000 through community efforts like a benefit concert and a prayer vigil was held for his safe return. The town was adorned with orange ribbons, Xavior's favorite color, a poignant symbol of a community holding onto hope. Tragically, the extensive search came to a devastating end on September 30, 2021. A farmer, while working in a field a few miles from Xavior's home, discovered human remains. The clothing found at the scene was consistent with what Xavior was last seen wearing. In October, the Iowa State Medical Examiner's office confirmed the remains were those of Xavior Harrelson. The case, which had been a missing person investigation, was now a homicide investigation. While arrests have yet to be made, investigators have stated they have narrowed their list of persons of interest and have executed multiple search warrants that have yielded new information. They have expressed confidence that they are getting closer to finding justice for Xavior. The investigation into his death remains active, with authorities continuing to seek information from the public, leaving a community to mourn the loss of a young boy whose life was cut short.

Jul 09, 2023

KINGSTON

New York

09/14/2026