Elizabeth River John 2024, VA

Status: Submitted to Lab

During a dredging project in Chesapeake, Virginia on November 18, 2024, authorities recovered the partial remains of a man wearing a Superior Moving Company hooded sweatshirt. They estimate he had died up to 3 years prior to his recovery, and was 25-35 years old, standing about 5’7” tall.

Case Contact(s)

Virginia OCME

Lara Newell

lara.newell@vdh.virginia.gov

(804) 786-6041

Demographics

Biological Sex: Male

Estimated Age: 35-45

Race/Ethnicity:

Height: 5’4”-6’0”

Weight: Unknown

Circumstances

Manner of Death: Undetermined

Located on: November 18, 2024

PMI: 3 Years

State: Virginia

County: Chesapeake City

Approximate GPS: 36°46'05.6"N 76°17'15.0"W

More Information

NamUS: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/135083/

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/chesapeake/human-remains-found-in-chesapeake-police-says/291-deea8880-4881-48c5-8731-dc5d67b08c85

Updated: July 2, 2026 @ 8:44 am

Original Post: June 22, 2026