Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr.
Jordan 'Manny' Collins Jr. (16-year-old Minnesota teen)
📍 Columbia Heights, Minnesota
🏛️ Columbia Heights Police Department and Anoka County Sheriff
Case Summary
Minnesota teen Jordan 'Manny' Collins Jr., 16, vanished on May 8 from Columbia Heights and was later found dead in a landfill in Elk River. The case, treated as a homicide, has drawn intense multi-agency scrutiny. Authorities conducted an exhaustive search at the landfill over several weeks. The investigation remains open with collaborations from local and federal agencies.
Timeline of Events
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2025-05-08
Last Seen
Jordan Collins was last seen near his father's apartment in Columbia Heights.
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2025-05-12
Reported Missing
Collins was reported missing shortly after his disappearance.
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2025-06-04
Landfill Search Initiated
Authorities began their extensive search at the Waste Management Landfill in Elk River.
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2025-07-01
Body Found and Identified
Human remains were found at the landfill and later confirmed as Collins at a press conference.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Forensic Investigation
Lead #1A video suggests the body may have entered a dumpster and garbage truck.
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Community Impact
Lead #2A GoFundMe campaign was started by his mother, raising funds and support for the family.
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Inter-Agency Collaboration
Lead #3Over 30 agencies and FBI experts have been involved in the search and investigation.
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Case Information
Case Type:
Homicide
Status:
Open
Case Number:28
Started:May 8, 2025
Last Updated:July 3, 2025
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