
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 contact lost after the March 10 text message? Was the text initiated by Varnell or received by him?
What was Varnell doing at the OYO Hotel on I-55, and did he check in or was he just passing through?
Did hotel staff or other guests see Varnell on March 10 or after? Are there security camera recordings from the hotel?
Varnell Middleton JR, a 19-year-old male, was last heard from via text message on March 10, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi, with his last known location being the OYO Hotel on I-55. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information about his whereabouts. Anyone with details about Varnell's location or activities after March 10 is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department.
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What is the exact time of the last text message contact, and has anyone seen or heard from Varnell since then?
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Official wording
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 at OYO Hotel on I-55, Jackson, MS
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