Marcus James Johnson, 19, was reported missing from his family home on Esquire Road in Chesterfield County after being last seen by a relative on November 16, 2022. His family filed a missing person report on November 27, 2022, and continued to hope for his return.

On December 21, 2022, a citizen found possible human remains in woods near the 1300 block of Yacht Basin Drive in Colonial Heights. Officers confirmed a deceased male and the body was sent to the Richmond Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. With Virginia State Police assistance the remains were identified as Marcus James Johnson on January 3, 2023. The medical examiner determined the cause of death to be multiple gunshot wounds and detectives have classified the case as an active homicide investigation. Investigators believe the killing occurred at an unknown location other than where the body was found.

At the time he was last seen Johnson was wearing blue jeans, a white puffer jacket, a red cap, and Toon Squad sneakers. No suspects or arrests have been publicly identified. If anyone has information about Marcus, his movements after November 16, or people he was in contact with, please come forward.