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 #1Why was Ezell's infant son alone in the vehicle? What does this reveal about the circumstances of his disappearance?
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suspect
Lead #2Who had access to Ezell and his vehicle on or around November 7, 2017?
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timeline
Lead #3What happened between November 7, 2017, and December 12, 2018? Where was Ezell's body during this 13-month period?
Jerome Deshaun Ezell, 27, was reported missing on November 7, 2017, from Lansing, Michigan; his infant son was found alone in his white 2017 Chevy Equinox 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 circumstances surrounding his death and the identity of those responsible remain under investigation, with a $10,000 reward offered for information.
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location
Lead #4Why was Ezell's vehicle abandoned at 1175 N. Fairview Street? Does this location have significance to the suspect or victim?
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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. His white 2017 Chevy Equinox was found near 1175 N. Fairview Street with his infant son inside, but Ezell was not located.
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2018-12-12
Remains discovered
Ezell's remains were found in a wooded area off I-94 in Van Buren County, Michigan, approximately 13 months after his disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:November 7, 2017
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:November 7, 2017
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case