
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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Remains reportedly deposited in Mississippi River - recovery and identification efforts ongoing
Subject missing shirt and shoes at time of disappearance - what are the circumstances?
Why was the Mississippi River identified as the location where remains were deposited?
Ross Demetry Harris, a 24-year-old male, was last known to have contact on April 4, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is presumed deceased, with authorities believing his remains were deposited into the Mississippi River. The case remains under investigation by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department as they work to recover remains and establish the full circumstances of his death.
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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 had last known contact in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department opened investigation case MP157704
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