Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP161943)
In the community of Jackson, Tennessee, the search for a local teenager, 16-year-old Jeremiah Wilson, began after he was last seen on February 23, 2026. The young man, a Black/African American male with black hair and brown eyes, disappeared after leaving a residence in the 100 block of Pleasant Plains. At the time he went missing, he was described as being approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds.
The circumstances surrounding his departure from the residence have not been publicly detailed, leaving his family and community with many unanswered questions and deep concern for his well-being.
The Jackson Police Department is leading the investigation into Jeremiah's disappearance and has entered his information into national missing persons databases. When he was last seen, Jeremiah was wearing a black Nike hoodie, black pants with distinctive purple and blue patches, and gray Crocs. These clothing details were shared with the public in the hopes that someone might recall seeing him. The case, assigned the number 26-2601 by the Jackson Police Department, has been a source of ongoing concern as investigators work to piece together the events of the day he vanished.
The effort to find Jeremiah continues as his information is circulated, with hopes that public awareness will lead to a breakthrough. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many young people who go missing each year and the profound impact these events have on their families and communities. The investigation remains focused on generating new leads and uncovering any information that could shed light on Jeremiah Wilson's whereabouts and bring him home safely. An overview of the case highlights a 16-year-old male who disappeared from a residential area in Jackson, Tennessee, with specific clothing descriptions being the primary identifiers for public assistance in the search.Last Seen: Feb 23, 2026
