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 was the condition and location of Ezell's vehicle, and what evidence was collected from it?
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witness
Lead #2Who last saw Jerome Deshaun Ezell before his disappearance, and what were the circumstances?
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clue
Lead #3How did Ezell's remains end up in Van Buren County, over 40 miles from where his vehicle was found?
Jerome Deshaun Ezell, 27, was reported missing on November 7, 2017, from Lansing, Michigan; his infant son was found alone in his abandoned white 2017 Chevy Equinox near N. Fairview Street. Over a year later, on December 12, 2018, Ezell's remains were discovered in a wooded area off I-94 in Van Buren County, with foul play suspected. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death remain under investigation, and authorities are seeking information from the public.
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person
Lead #4Who had knowledge of Ezell's whereabouts or activities in the days before his disappearance?
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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
Reported Missing
Jerome Deshaun Ezell reported missing to Lansing Township Police Department
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2017-11-07
Vehicle Located
White 2017 Chevy Equinox found near 1175 N. Fairview Street in Lansing with Ezell's infant son inside
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2018-12-12
Remains Discovered
Ezell's remains found in wooded area off I-94 in Van Buren County; foul play suspected
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Case Information
Incident:November 7, 2017
Last Updated:October 31, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 7, 2017
Last Updated:October 31, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case