
The person at the center of this case
Isaac Benjamin Morris
Justice for Isaac Benjamin Morris — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Why was a knife found with Morris' cellphone in the harbor, and what does this indicate about the circumstances?
What was Morris doing on the fantail between 12:15-12:40 AM, and were there any witnesses to his presence there?
No wallet, driver's license, or credit cards were recovered—were these items on his person, or left elsewhere?
Isaac Benjamin Morris, a 22-year-old sailor, disappeared from Naval Station Norfolk on June 15, 2026, after last being seen between 12:15 and 12:40 AM. Evidence suggests he may have gone overboard into Norfolk Harbor, with his cellphone and a knife recovered from the water at approximately 50 feet deep, but his body has not been located despite ongoing search efforts. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service continues investigating the circumstances of his disappearance and seeks any information that could help locate Morris or clarify what happened that night.
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Who last interacted with Morris before his disappearance, and what was his mental and emotional state?
What activities or events occurred in the hours leading up to Morris' disappearance that might explain his presence on the fantail?
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Official wording
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.
Isaac Benjamin Morris last known contact in Norfolk, VA
Morris last seen on ship fantail between 12:15 AM and 12:40 AM
Morris failed to report to morning muster at 7:00 AM; note and military ID found on berthing
Cellphone presumed to be Morris' and a knife located in water at approximately 50 feet deep; NCIS conducted crime scene investigation on ship fantail
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.