The person at the center of this case
Isaac Benjamin Morris
Missing Person · Open - Presumed deceased, body not recovered
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Missing Person: Isaac Benjamin Morris
Justice for Isaac Benjamin Morris — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What circumstances led to the note being left on Morris's bunk, and what did it contain?
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location
Lead #2Why was Morris on the fantail during the late night/early morning hours, and were there witnesses?
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evidence
Lead #3How did the cellphone and knife end up in the harbor, and what does their condition indicate?
Isaac Benjamin Morris, a 22-year-old Navy sailor, went missing from Naval Station Norfolk on June 15, 2026, after failing to report to muster. A note and his military ID were found on his bunk, and NCIS discovered evidence suggesting he may have gone overboard from the ship; his cellphone and a knife were recovered from the harbor at approximately 50 feet deep. Despite ongoing search efforts by divers, Morris's body has not been located, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain under investigation.
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Naval Criminal Investigative Service Norfolk Field Office
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person
Lead #4Were there any personal or behavioral concerns that might explain Morris's disappearance?
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witness
Lead #5Did any crew members see or interact with Morris during the night of June 14-15?
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NamUs case MP159640. Missing person: Isaac Benjamin Morris.
Last known contact: 2026-06-14 in Norfolk, Norfolk, VA. Circumstances: On 6/15/2026, Morris was last seen at around 0015 hrs to 0040 hrs.
He failed to report to muster the next morning at 0700. A search began and a note was left on his berthing along with his military identification card.
NCIS conducted a crime scene on the fantail of the ship. It is presumed Morris did go overboard in the Naval Station Norfolk harbor.
Divers are/have been searching the area surrounding the ship however, a body has not been located. A cellphone presumed to be Morris' was located in the water at approximately 50 ft deep along with a knife.
No other personal effects have been located, to include his wallet, a driver's license, or credit cards. Demographics: 22 years, Male, Uncertain.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 130 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Navy blue t-shirt with the word "NAVY" written across the front in yellow and dark colored shorts..
Investigating agency: Naval Criminal Investigative Service Norfolk Field Office | 15JUN26-NFNF-00375-7MNA | 2026-06-15.
Timeline of Events
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2026-06-14
Last known contact
Isaac Benjamin Morris last known contact in Norfolk, VA
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2026-06-15
00:15-00:40Last seen on ship
Morris last seen between 0015 and 0040 hours on the fantail of the ship
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2026-06-15
07:00Failed to report to muster
Morris failed to report to muster at 0700 hours; search began and note found on his bunk with military identification
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2026-06-15
Evidence recovered
Cellphone presumed to be Morris' and a knife located in water at approximately 50 feet deep; NCIS crime scene conducted on ship fantail
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Case Information
Incident:June 14, 2026
Last Updated:June 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 14, 2026
Last Updated:June 23, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7574447327
You can remain anonymous