Weise “Jack” Denny

Case Information:

Weise “Jack” Denny was last seen on foot leaving Handley, West Virginia, on April 20, 2023, around 6:30 PM. He was officially reported missing on April 29, 2023, after he failed to make contact with his family. He told his family he was heading to the Cavalier Heights Apartments in Montgomery, West Virginia to visit a friend.

It remains unclear whether Jack ever arrived at the apartment complex or what happened to him after he left his mother and grandmother that evening. His disappearance came as a shock to loved ones who described him as someone who always stayed in close contact with his family.

Case Details:

Jack’s mother reported him missing to the West Virginia State Police on April 29, 2023, after not hearing from him for over a week. The day after he was last seen, on April 21, 2023, his phone and Facebook Messenger stopped receiving any messages or calls.

Family members emphasized that it was completely out of character for Jack to disappear without warning. He was known to always check in with his mother and remained close to his family, particularly his grandmother who had already experienced the devastating loss of her son at age 18.

Timeline of Events:

April 20, 2023 – 6:30 PM: Jack left his mother’s residence in Handley on foot, stating he was walking to Montgomery to visit a friend at Cavalier Heights Apartments. This was the last confirmed sighting of him.

April 21, 2023: Jack’s phone and Facebook Messenger stopped responding to all communication attempts. No activity has been detected on his accounts since this date.

April 29, 2023: After over a week of silence, Jack’s mother filed a missing person report with the West Virginia State Police.

Investigation:

The West Virginia State Police South Charleston Detachment has been investigating Jack’s disappearance since it was reported. Despite conducting multiple searches in the Handley and Montgomery areas, no trace of Jack has been found.

Investigators have determined that no one has heard from Jack since April 20, 2023. The lack of phone activity, social media presence, or financial transactions has deepened concerns for his safety.

Community Response:

Jack’s disappearance has deeply affected the small communities of Handley and Montgomery in West Virginia’s Upper Kanawha Valley. Family, friends, and concerned community members have shared his information across social media platforms in hopes of generating leads.

A dedicated website, Where is Jack Denny, has been created to help raise awareness about his case and provide a central location for information. The site reveals concerning details about Jack’s personal life in the months leading up to his disappearance.

Family Statements:

Jack’s mother, Beth Denny, spoke to local media about her son’s disappearance, saying: “I would just hug him. I would just hold onto him. I miss him so much and he is so intelligent, he is amazing.” She added that Jack “always called, he always checked in especially with mom. He was never ever far away from us.”

Jack’s grandmother, Ann Marie Denny, also shared an emotional plea: “Jack, wherever you are baby, get in touch with us. We just want to hear your voice. Come home, come home son.” The loss is particularly painful for her, as she previously lost her own son at age 18—Jack’s namesake uncle.

Physical Appearance:

Jack is a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He stands between 6’0″ and 6’2″ tall and weighs approximately 150-170 pounds.

At the time of his disappearance, Jack had short, neatly trimmed hair. He has two distinctive tattoos—one on his chest and one on his lower side. It is unknown what clothing he was wearing when he went missing.

Current Status:

Weise “Jack” Denny remains missing. He is known to frequent the areas of Handley, Montgomery, Smithers, and Boomer in West Virginia.

He also has ties to Indiana. Jack’s case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under case number MP105024.

Contact Information:

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Weise “Jack” Denny, please contact Trooper Hunt at the West Virginia State Police South Charleston Detachment at (304) 558-7777.

You may also contact the West Virginia State Police general line at (304) 746-2087.

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