Jonathan Dorey, 22, a British exchange student from the University of the West of England studying geography at Virginia Commonwealth University, was last seen leaving the Gladding Residence Center in Richmond on the morning of March 2, 2010, at about 11:19 a.m. He departed on his distinctive black Azonic Steelhead mountain bike with a red-striped seat, wearing a blue and white plaid hooded jacket, dark blue skinny jeans, and black shoes. Friends reported his cell phone was switched off when he missed classes.

Searches by the VCU Police Department, other agencies and the FBI followed. On March 24 a passerby found Jonny’s navy blue Eastpak backpack, some clothing and his shoes near the James River in Shockoe Bottom, which led to extensive river searches. A witness later said they had seen a man matching Jonny’s description swimming in the river on the afternoon he disappeared during cold, rainy, snowy weather; several bodies were later recovered from the James River but none matched Jonny.

Jonny’s family, after reviewing personal writings found on his computer and considering the circumstances, publicly said they believe he likely took his own life and held a memorial in England. The official investigation remains open. If anyone knew Jonny, saw him on March 2, 2010, or has information about his movements that day, please come forward.