The person at the center of this case
Samuel Beal
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025
Missing Person: Samuel Beal
Justice for Samuel Beal — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Samuel in Virginia Beach when he was supposed to go to work? What was his destination or purpose there?
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evidence
Lead #2What is the significance of the sand found in the vehicle? Does it indicate he was near a beach or waterfront area?
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timeline
Lead #3What happened between the 07/13 phone call and when the vehicle was discovered? How much time elapsed?
Samuel Beal, a 28-year-old Black male, disappeared on July 13, 2025, after telling his girlfriend via phone that he was in Virginia Beach, Virginia and heading home—but never returned. His borrowed vehicle was later found abandoned in Virginia Beach with his shoes, socks, and sand inside, raising questions about what happened during those final hours. Despite the recovered vehicle and personal items, Samuel's whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking any information about his movements or contacts that day.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone see Samuel or the vehicle in Virginia Beach on 07/12 or 07/13? Were there any witnesses near where the vehicle was found?
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clue
Lead #5Why did Samuel leave his shoes and socks in the vehicle? Does this suggest he left the vehicle voluntarily or under distress?
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NamUs case MP151379. Missing person: Samuel Beal.
Last known contact: 2025-07-13 in Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA. Circumstances: SAMUEL BEAL was last seen on 07/12/2025 by his girlfriend after dropping her off at a family member's house.
He borrowed her vehicle that day and was supposed to head to work; however, he headed to Virginia Beach, VA. His girlfriend last had contact with him via phone on 07/13/2025 when he told her he was in Virginia Beach, VA and was going to head back home.
Samuel did not return home the next day. Samuel has not been heard from or seen since the phone call on 07/13/2025.
Samuel did not bring anything with him aside from the clothes he was wearing, a pair of slides, and his wallet that contained his banking card and driver’s license. The girlfriend's vehicle was recovered in Virginia Beach, VA by one of her family members.
The vehicle was found with Samuel's shoes and socks on the floor of the front passenger seat along with some sand on the floor. Demographics: 28 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 185 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Kentwood Police Department | 25-17680 | 2025-08-20.
Timeline of Events
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2025-07-12
Last seen by girlfriend
Samuel was last seen by his girlfriend after dropping her off at a family member's house. He borrowed her vehicle and was supposed to head to work.
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2025-07-13
Final phone contact
Samuel called his girlfriend and told her he was in Virginia Beach, VA and was going to head back home. This was the last contact with him.
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2025-07-14
Failed to return home
Samuel did not return home the next day and has not been heard from or seen since.
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2025-07-13
Vehicle recovered
The borrowed vehicle was recovered in Virginia Beach, VA by a family member with Samuel's shoes, socks, and sand found inside.
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Case Information
Incident:July 12, 2025
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 12, 2025
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6166986580
You can remain anonymous