Jasmine Moody
Case Information:
Jasmine Sherea Moody was 19 years old when she vanished under highly suspicious circumstances from Detroit, Michigan, on December 4, 2014. The dedicated nursing student and ROTC cadet from Texas Woman’s University had flown in from Texas to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with an online friend.
Her sudden disappearance during a bitter winter evening in Wayne County triggered an immediate multi-agency response. Over a decade later, investigators and loved ones continue to seek answers regarding her whereabouts.
Case Details:
Jasmine arrived in Michigan on November 25, 2014, to stay at a residence in the 3700 block of Baldwin Street on Detroit’s east side. On the night before her scheduled return flight to Texas, an intense argument reportedly erupted over social media activities.
According to individuals at the residence, Jasmine walked out into the freezing night wearing only a hoodie, blue jeans, and boots. Strikingly, she left behind her heavy winter coat, cell phone, purse, identification, and money despite sub-zero wind chills.
Timeline of Events:
- November 25, 2014: Jasmine Moody arrives in Detroit, Michigan, to visit her friend for the Thanksgiving holiday.
- December 4, 2014 (7:30 P.M.): An argument occurs at the Baldwin Street residence, after which Jasmine allegedly walks out into sub-zero weather without her coat or belongings.
- December 5, 2014: Family members report Jasmine missing, prompting the Detroit Police Department and Michigan State Police to execute a search warrant at the home.
- August 2015: Jasmine’s parents hire private investigator Scott Lewis to assist law enforcement, initiating renewed ground searches and cadaver dog deployments.
- Present: The case remains an active missing person investigation with law enforcement continuing to seek viable public leads.
Investigation:
Detectives with the Detroit Police Department immediately recognized alarming indicators after finding all of Jasmine’s personal property inside the home. State authorities executed search warrants at the property, but forensic teams uncovered no physical blood or struggle evidence inside.
Private investigator Scott Lewis joined the effort to coordinate community grid searches and utilize cadaver dogs across nearby neighborhoods. Despite extensive search initiatives, no physical clues or digital trails have surfaced to pinpoint her movement beyond the porch.
Community Response:
Grassroots advocacy groups and neighborhood volunteers have repeatedly organized awareness rallies across the east side of Detroit. Digital campaigns continue circulating her description online to ensure her missing person flyer reaches a nationwide audience.
Local activists emphasize that someone living in the surrounding community holds vital information about the events of that evening. Volunteers regularly host commemorative events to keep public focus on resolving her mysterious disappearance.
Family Statements:
Jasmine’s mother, Lisa Kidd, and her stepfather, Patrick Kidd, describe Jasmine as an energetic, high-achieving scholar who lit up every room she entered. They firmly reject the idea that she voluntarily walked away into the freezing cold without her phone or identification.
Her family maintains that Jasmine would have contacted them immediately had she been able to reach a phone. They continue to plead with the public for answers, stating that the passage of time has not diminished their grief or determination.
Physical Appearance:
Jasmine Sherea Moody is an African American female who stood 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighed approximately 130 pounds when she vanished. She features black hair, brown eyes, a pierced tongue, a pierced nose, and a white jasmine flower tattoo on her abdomen.
At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a white Texas Woman’s University hoodie with bold burgundy lettering, blue jeans, and brown boots. She was not wearing adequate outerwear for Michigan’s severe winter climate.
Current Status:
The disappearance of Jasmine Sherea Moody remains an open and unsolved missing person case maintained by municipal authorities. Detectives actively cross-reference state databases and follow up on any incoming tips from the public.
Investigators continue to appeal to anyone with historic knowledge of the Baldwin Street area from December 2014 to step forward. Her case file remains prioritized until definitive answers are brought to her family.
Contact Information:
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts or final movements of Jasmine Sherea Moody is urged to contact the Detroit Police Department at (313) 596-2221 or (313) 596-5156.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Michigan by calling 1-800-SPEAK-UP (1-800-773-2587). Any detail, no matter how small, could assist detectives in resolving this cold case.
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