
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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What was the content and context of the final text message exchange on March 10?
Why was Varnell at the OYO Hotel on I-55, and was he alone or with others?
Has anyone reported seeing Varnell at or near the hotel after March 10?
Varnell Middleton JR, a 19-year-old male, went missing on March 10, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi after his last known location was the OYO Hotel on I-55. He was last in contact via text message on that date, and his current whereabouts remain unknown. Anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department.
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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 on March 10, 2026. Last known location was the OYO Hotel on I-55 in Jackson, MS.
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.