The person at the center of this case
Jerome Deshaun Ezell
Cold Case · Open
7 years waiting · since 2018
JEROME DESHAUN EZELL
Justice for Jerome Deshaun Ezell — the trail went cold in 2018, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What evidence of foul play was found with Ezell's remains, and what does the forensic analysis reveal about the circumstances of death?
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witness
Lead #2Who saw Ezell or his vehicle near 1175 N. Fairview Street on or around November 7, 2017?
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clue
Lead #3How did Ezell's infant son end up alone in the vehicle, and what can the child's condition tell investigators about the timeline?
Jerome Deshaun Ezell, 27, was reported missing on November 7, 2017, from Lansing, Michigan; his white 2017 Chevy Equinox was found near N. Fairview Street with his infant son inside, but Ezell was not located. Over a year later, on December 12, 2018, his remains were discovered in a wooded area off I-94 in Van Buren County, with foul play suspected. The FBI is seeking information about the circumstances of his death and the identity of those responsible.
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suspect
Lead #4Who had motive, means, and opportunity to harm Ezell, and why was he transported to the wooded area off I-94?
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timeline
Lead #5What occurred between November 7, 2017, when Ezell disappeared, and December 12, 2018, when his remains were found?
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Source Narrative
Homicide Victim Lansing, Michigan December 12, 2018 On November 7, 2017, Jerome Deshaun Ezell was reported missing to the Lansing Township Police Department. Ezell’s vehicle, a white 2017 Chevy Equinox, was located near 1175 N.
Fairview Street in Lansing, Michigan. Officers found Ezell's infant son in the vehicle but did not find Ezell.
On December 12, 2018, Ezell's remains were discovered in a wooded area off 1-94 in Van Buren County. He was 27 years old when he disappeared.
Foul play is suspected.
Timeline of Events
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2017-11-07
Jerome Deshaun Ezell Reported Missing
Ezell was reported missing to Lansing Township Police Department on November 7, 2017.
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2017-11-07
Vehicle Located with Infant Son
Ezell's white 2017 Chevy Equinox was found near 1175 N. Fairview Street in Lansing, Michigan with his infant son inside, but Ezell was not present.
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2018-12-12
Remains Discovered
Ezell's remains were discovered in a wooded area off I-94 in Van Buren County, Michigan over one year after his disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:November 7, 2017
Last Updated:September 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 7, 2017
Last Updated:September 12, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case