
The person at the center of this case
Ross Demetry Harris
Justice for Ross Demetry Harris — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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What specific evidence led investigators to conclude remains were deposited in the Mississippi River?
What occurred between April 4 and April 6 that prompted the missing person report?
Why was the victim missing his shirt and shoes at time of disappearance?
Ross Demetry Harris, a 24-year-old male, was last contacted on April 4, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is presumed deceased, with remains believed to have been deposited into the Mississippi River. The case remains under investigation by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department as authorities work to confirm circumstances and recover additional evidence.
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Who was the last person to have contact with Ross Demetry Harris on April 4?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP157704. Missing person: Ross Demetry Harris.
Last known contact: 2026-04-04 in St. Louis, St.
Louis, MO. Circumstances: Subject is presumed deceased and his remains were deposited into the Mississippi river.
Demographics: 24 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 185 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Missing Shirt and Shoes. Investigating agency: St Louis Metropolitan Police Department | 26-012460 | 2026-04-06.
Ross Demetry Harris was last contacted in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department opened investigation case MP157704
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