
The person at the center of this case
Varnell Middleton JR
Justice for Varnell Middleton JR — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Why was Varnell at the OYO Hotel on I-55, and did he check in or was he visiting someone?
Who was he communicating with via text on March 10, and what was the content of those messages?
Did hotel staff or other guests see Varnell on March 10 or after?
Varnell Middleton JR, a 19-year-old male, was last contacted via text on March 10, 2026, from the OYO Hotel on I-55 in Jackson, Mississippi. His whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking information about his disappearance. Anyone with knowledge of his location or circumstances is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department.
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What happened between the last text contact on March 10 and when he was reported missing?
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NamUs case MP157776. Missing person: Varnell Middleton JR.
Last known contact: 2026-03-10 in Jackson, Hinds, MS. Circumstances: Last spoken to through text on March 10 and then last known location was the OYO Hotel on I-55 Demographics: 19 years, Male, Multiple.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 130 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Jackson Police Department | 26-04-06288 | 2026-04-20.
Last spoken to through text message from OYO Hotel on I-55 in Jackson, Mississippi
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