Name: Jon’al Pierre White
Age: 32 years old
Last Seen: June 1, 2023
Location: Grambling, Louisiana
Status: Found safe on December 5, 2024
Case Information
32 year old Jon’al Pierre White was last seen in Grambling, Louisiana on June 1, 2023. He disappeared after boarding a Greyhound bus headed to Houston, Texas.
Background
Jon’al Pierre White was born on October 16, 1990. Originally from New Orleans, White is a former high school football coach who was staying in the Ruston, Lousiana area at the time of his disappearance.
Jon’al lettered in football and track at Ruston High School for three years, then played for two seasons in Mississippi’s at Jones County Junior College before becoming a Louisiana Tech Bulldog for the following two seasons.
Described as quiet and kind by his loved ones, he was in the process of completing his bacherlor’s degree before deciding to move to Houston, Texas.
Disappearance
On June 1, 2023, Jon’al Pierre White was last seen boarding a Greyhound bus in Grambling, Louisiana. The bus was headed to Houston, Texas, where Jon’al was going to search for job opportunities.
Jon’al was in contact with his family for a few weeks after reaching Houston, then all communications stopped. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Investigation
After arriving in Houston, Jon’al was using his laptop and Wi-Fi to stay in touch with his family via Facebook Messenger. His sister says all communication stopped in mid July.
His family discovered some activity on his bank account a few months later in Missouri City, Texas, but that account was closed after being overdrafted.
Jon’al’s move to Texas confused his family, as he didn’t have any known contacts there.
His family has made multiple trips to Houston, handing out flyers and trying to find leads, as well as hiring a private investigator, but no further clues as to his whereabouts have been found.
Jon’al White Found in Texas, More Than a Year After Going Missing
On December 5, 2024, police from the Gonzalez County Sheriff’s Office found Jon’al White wandering along Texas 304. He is currently in the hospital receiving care.
Appearance
Black male born on October 16, 1990. Jon’al has black hair, brown eyes, stands 5’11, and weighs 300 pounds.
Clothings & Accessories:
Jon’al was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black jogger pants, and black and white Nike shoes.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Jon’al White please contact the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 251-6418.
Resources & Further Information
Jon’al Pierre White – NamUs
Jon’al Pierre White – Louisiana Repository for Unidentified & Missing People
Jon’al Pierre White – The Charley Project
Beloved High School Football Coach Jon’al White Vanishes After Trip to Houston – Click2Houston
Former Bearcat, Bulldog Still Missing More Than a Year After Disappearance – Lincoln Parish Journal
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