Feb 09, 2015
Jan 12, 2024
Jayvaire
Holmes
34
24
72 inches
74 inches
165 lbs
185 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In the summer of 2014, a young man named Jayvaire Jerrel Holmes vanished from the city of Benton Harbor, Michigan. He was 24 years old at the time of his disappearance. On July 6, 2014, Jayvaire was last seen by those who knew him. On that day, he was wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, white shoes, and a blue hat. He also may have been wearing a diamond stud in his pierced left earlobe. The specific details surrounding the moment he went missing remain unclear, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions. Jayvaire is described as a Black / African American male, standing between 6'0" and 6'2" tall and weighing between 165 and 185 pounds. He has black hair, which he was known to wear in braids, and brown eyes. His appearance is also distinguished by several tattoos. On his left forearm, he has a tattoo of a stack of money. His right arm bears a tattoo of the name "Eisha". His upper left arm is adorned with several tattoos, including the names "Lisa" and "Lula", the phrases "Blood is Thicker than Water" and "Fear God Not Them", and a tribute stating "Corey Rest in Peace". These permanent marks on his body serve as identifying features for authorities and the public. Years have passed since Jayvaire Holmes was last seen, yet his case remains open. In May 2018, law enforcement agencies, including the Benton Harbor Police, the FBI's Violent Crime Task Force, and the Michigan State Police, conducted a search of Hull Park in connection with his disappearance after receiving new information. Despite their efforts, which included the use of a K-9 cadaver dog, the search did not lead to a breakthrough in the case, as only animal bones were discovered. The investigation into what happened to Jayvaire continues, with law enforcement agencies urging anyone with information to come forward. The circumstances of his disappearance are still largely unknown, creating a painful void for his family and community who await answers.
Jul 06, 2014
Benton Harbor
Michigan
Berrien County
16268
Benton Harbor Public Safety Department
Benton Harbor
Michigan
Berrien County
49022
Mike Clark
Detective
200 Wall St, Michigan
2699278448
Local
Law Enforcement
14-7120
Benton Harbor Public Safety Department
Black
Brown
Brown
No
06/02/2026