
The person at the center of this case
Arthur Lanail Van Jr.
Justice for Arthur Lanail Van Jr. — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did contact cease after April 3, 2026? Was there a specific reason or unexpected change in communication patterns?
What was the condition of his phone and when exactly did it stop working?
Are there known associates, friends, or locations Arthur frequently visited that should be checked?
Arthur Lanail Van Jr., a 32-year-old Black male, was last contacted on April 3, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His family reported him missing on April 17, 2026, when he failed to maintain contact and his phone became unavailable. Investigators are seeking information about his whereabouts and circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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Official wording
NamUs case MP158211. Missing person: Arthur Lanail Van Jr.
Last known contact: 2026-04-03 in Tulsa, Tulsa, OK. Circumstances: PR stated she last had contact with the MP on 4/3/26.
The MP does not have a working phone and she wanted to make a missing person report for him. Demographics: 32 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 150 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Tulsa Police Department | 2026018147 | 2026-04-17.
Arthur Lanail Van Jr. was last contacted by a personal relation on April 3, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Missing person report filed with Tulsa Police Department (Case #2026018147) after family could not establish contact with the victim.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.