Missing From UVA : Hannah Elizabeth Graham
Charlottesville, VA- Second year University of Virginia student Hannah Graham texted her friends last Saturday morning at approximately 1:20 AM- saying she was lost in the area of Wertland Street.
She has not been heard from since. According to Charlottesville Police Captain Gary Pleasants, it is believed Ms. Graham was intoxicated at the time of her disappearance and may have been on her way to a party but did not arrive.
In recently released images of Graham leaving her apartment at approximately 9:30PM Friday evening, she is shown wearing black skinny pants and a gold and black mesh crop-top, beige shoes or sneakers.
Ms. Graham’s disappearance is not related to a 2013 teen runaway from Indiana with the same name.
The disappearance of Ms. Graham comes on the heels of the recently adjudicated murder trial of Alexis Murphy , the disappearance on the same date as Ms. Graham in 2010 of Samantha Clark and of the course the unsolved murder of Morgan Harrington, who disappeared from John Paul Jones arena in October 2009 and later found murdered in January 2010 on Anchorage Farm in Albemarle County.
In Ms. Harrington’s case, the DNA profile and sketch of the suspect in her murder as well as a rape in Fairfax county in September 2005 was released, but he has not been identified by name or captured.
Harrington Murder Suspect Sketch
Ms. Murphy’s remains have never been recovered and Ms. Clark is still missing, also believed to also be a victim of Randy Allen Taylor, currently serving a life sentence for Murphy’s kidnapping and murder.
Hannah Graham is described as 5’11 tall, with light brown hair and blue eyes. Police are asking anyone with information regarding her disappearance to call the Charlottesville Police Department at 434-970-3280 or CrimeStoppers at 434-977-4000.
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Still looking at videos…Is it possible the close shaven head BM in white T-shirt and black jeans is in the video at McGradys? The man is on the left of screen at entrance. Is this why they say the man was seen on video and we keep looking at only the mall videos.? This could explain the age difference in the media because dreadlock guy is in his early twenties and POI is in early 30s. The guy that seems to be associated in press at the apartment was younger dreadlock guy…maybe other guy was not there? Does this make any sense? No arrest perhaps because they can not find older BM. Are they related to each other?
Excuse me, I did not mean in custody but as a person of interest.
Do you think whilst searching Dreadlocks’ apt, a police
tail was put on the 3 men & cars of the other 2?
Lest they go into the moving business?
I think the exigent vehicle warrant turned into other sealed exigent warrants quickly OR… they were in place prior to service on a separate warrant. Confirming you were with someone within hours of that individuals disappearance is going to be an easy signature.
B
Hope and prayers for the search today and blessings to the volunteers and LE that will be searching. Many prayers for Hannah, wherever she may be and for her heartbroken family.
Blink thanks again for coverage and posters thanks for the many updates and links.
Reply from Blink on 9/18:
Not ready to discuss it, not sure if I ever will, but I began this work in a case that was a clear and distinct buddy system epic fail. It will never leave me.
B
I know this was so difficult for you. My heart to your heart.
These videos have been so confusing. Now we find that they weren’t confusing after all. That we really saw what we thought we saw. I think Sheriff Longo and LE are doing an outstanding job so far on this case. I understand why some things were changed now by LE on the videos, even if we thought we were seeing things. Still confused about why the description given by the WM of the BM, who he said put his arm or arms around Hannah, doesn’t match the info now given about Dreads. Anybody?
Police are now reporting that Hannah went into the bar with a guy and had another drink and left with him in the car found at the apartment unit 164. They have witnesses to this activity. Maybe they have the guy and just need some type of evidence to locate Hannah and tie him to the deed.
Sigh… This appears to be another case of a young woman who went looking for excitement in the wrong way and paid the price of it with her life.
GraceintheHills says:
September 19, 2014 at 7:32 pm
Now we know she was seen entering a bar with a very tall 32 y/o AA male with dreadlocks (the one we saw on video), and within 15 minutes, after he purchased alcohol, she left the bar with him. Sounds like he wanted to get even more alcohol into her system before he made his next move. JMHO.
What I can’t figure out is why LE didn’t take him in for questioning….or did they earlier? Didn’t one article say he had been cleared? WTH?
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Blink writes, No, has not been cleared- I believe what you are referring to is the white male that followed Hannah claiming she was distressed. Reviewing the tape more- I now wonder if he was not aware of “dreads” and became concerned that she was being harassed or followed- dunno.
Did I miss his age announcement?
B
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Blink, yes, he is 32 years old (announced yesterday morning by LE). There is definitely an article put out earlier this week that indicates that the “dreadlock” guy was cleared, I just cannot find it yet. If I come across it, I will post a link. Of course, he hasn’t been cleared and is another POI at this time.
CNN just said ‘they’ were seen inside the Tempo Bar. ?
Identity of dreadlocks has been made and he does work at uva.
dda- I hope you will not mind if I leave my PSA for blinker’s at the tail of your post, thank you for yours as always, and we have been working on this since yesterday. Holding additional commentary at the moment.
To all: We are aware that the daily mail has outted the POI.
In an active criminal investigation that in my view may be tied to others, I am going to be very cautious about what appears here, and when. As you all know, I am a criminal investigative analyst to include certifications in many areas of inquiry for this offender profile and associated crimes.
That means- when I frequently say what makes me a shitty journalist makes me a great analyst I am supporting and advocating for the ultimate priority here- which is an arrest and successful criminal prosecution in Ms. Graham’s case and any associated criminal matters.
I have heard from many of you privately- and I encourage that- can I ask that you mark the top line of your post “PRIVATE”.
Why do I sound like an e-merical all of a sudden? Not at all, this just got very real ( floabd) and I am duty bound in some areas.
There is a serious criminal element in Cville and surrounding- and I am no alarmist. Y’all heard Chief Longo.
B
He played football at Liberty University. Liberty is in Lynchburg….as in down Rt 29….Cassandra Morton…
Here’s the link, Blink. The mention that the “black man with dreadlocks seen in video has been cleared by LE” is near the bottom of the page.
“Police have issued a statement to say the black man shown walking with Hannah Graham in video footage released by police has been ruled out of their missing persons inquiry.
The man, seen in the video who has dreadlocks and is wearing three-quarter length trousers, has already been interviewed by detectives.
A spokesman for Charlottesville Police Department said: ‘We already know who the black man in the video is and he has spoken with officers.
‘He has been ruled out of the inquiry.
‘He has nothing to do with Hannah’s disappearance.’
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2762538/Police-announce-big-break-hunt-missing-teen-Hannah-Graham-search-car-apartment-complex.html#ixzz3DsRLYdK2
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Eloise…..your comment regarding the Red Hill house gave me chill bumps!!!
Transportation services, taxi co, security, all so related to Morgan.
Prayers for your Mom Ragdoll…..:)
Prayers for the Grahams and the Harringtons…..
Good to see all of you, so hope this bastard(s) is found soon.
OMG.
Rod Howard is co owner of Virginia Silverbacks football team. Jessee Matthew is #55 on this team. Don’t print. fyi only. Just found this connection. May be nothing. I have told the Charlottesville Police 10 minutes ago. May be nothing. But it is a connection.
http://www.c-ville.com/listen-up-charlottesville-radio-dial-about-to-get-progressively-busier/#.VB2apvnuJrY
http://virginiasilverbacks.weebly.com/roster.html
Just in case.
Found 2480 Ponderosa Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22903 as a previous associated address. Close to Anchorage Farms?
also just in case.
http://www.readthehook.com/81206/my-ride-jessie-mathew-1998-grand-marquis
Sharing. I do not want any stone left unturned.
Blink, the Daily Mail and Henry Graff has been reporting the PoI’s name is Jesse L. “LJ” Matthew. Other folks on Twitter are saying his family name is Matthews. The Charlottesville and Albemarle district and circuit court systems have multiple people with those names, with at least two different dates of birth. When you look up either name in Albemarle and Charlottesville court records, you see people with significant criminal history over the last decade: including traffic violations, assault, trespassing, indecent exposure, and at least one unlawful purchase of alcohol.
I reference the traffic violations because a Jesse Matthew was in court this past Wednesday(!) on a case of driving while a habitual offender.
The best part is: he works at the UVa hospital (or at least, he did).
If you were a repeat bad guy, why would you walk with your victim in front of half the CCTV cameras in C-ville?
Trust me, after they took samples from the drains and trash cans and took underwear and linens from the apt, they will have his DNA. He seems like a player type..a follower not a leader. But plenty capable of carrying someone for a long distance. This is going in a direction I did not anticipate, but I and many others welcome.
1. Because you are not expecting it to end in a homicide.
2. Because you are a psycopath and have never contemplated the thought you might get caught by any means and have conceptualized the reality that you believe your own alibi.
3. Because you have been successful eluding capture or suspicion, and honed your technique.
4. Rejection is not an option.
5. In your past crimes, circumstances avoided such a turnaround of CCTV- OR- you thought texting your location on the victims phone would defer interest to surveillance in that area and eliminate yours.
6. Who’s going to believe you are that dumb?
7. It is my personal belief that the video shown was compilations and extracted images of multiple cams-
8. You watch a lot of criminal minds or CSI. (lol)
All hypo’s- but the short list. I dunno if we get there on connections but the logistics and profile are compelling.
B
Holy moly–
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2763500/EXCLUSIVE-Person-hunt-missing-Hannah-Graham-nursing-assistant-admits-bought-drinks-claims-did-NOT-drive-car.html
Here is a local news story on the ID of the POI. It states he’s 32 and that it is a restaurant called Tempo at 5th Street on the mall.
http://www.nbc29.com/story/26576229/police-identify-person-of-interest-in-hannah-graham-case
dda says:
September 19, 2014 at 3:14 pm
Glad to see you too, sweet friendy! Thank you for the love xo
Mom3.0…thank you for your thoughtful, kind, compassionate words about my momma. That’s classic YOU! xo
Vicki Campbell tarheellvr says:
September 20, 2014 at 1:04 pm
Feels like things are shaking up in VA, in a bitter sweet way. Sweet Heather. We really do need to talk to our girls about drinking. Unfortunate, but the world we live in does not protect a vulnerable, drunk girl whose faculties and radar senses, are severely compromised.
Thank you so much! We accept prayers like cash gifts in a bday card…LOL. xo
Mail Online has released a name of UVA hospital nursing assistant as “Dreads”. His grandmother is quoted in their article. Admitted to being withHannah,buying her drinks but denying she got in his Chrysler. His FB page looks pretty clean. Seriously wonder if he’s the right perp- if she got into his car or if they went off together after the bar on foot or in a different vehicle.
Have you heard of any witnesses saying they saw her get into the car or did any cameras actually show her in the car?
One of the guys on his FB looks familiar maybe from way back to Jenny’s all-nighter at Anchorage Farm? Probably not the same just same tattooed type of dude.
Frustrating. Anxious to hear if they have collected any solid evidence after serving the two warrants yesterday.
Also has anyone heard if the warrant on his phone was served? I would think that his phone would be a major factor in making or breaking this case if he’s the right guy. Also, wondering if he was seriously “ruled out” earlier or if that was just a ploy to keep his guard down. Confusing stuff.
oops…..I seem to have misplaced my cursor in the 3:14 pm message.
For Vicky Campbell tarhellvr….Thank you so much! We accept prayers like cash gifts in a bday card…LOL. xo My family and me are feeling very loved and cared about <3
If the POI’s Grandmom saw the video and immediately recognized her grandson, did she call LE or have him call LE? She said she knows he’s innocent. Yet, to me, if she, nor his Mom or he didn’t immediately contact LE to clear things up, that speaks volumes.
No problem with psa on my post:) it is now on local news.
Yes.
B
One other thing…he and his mom ate at Granny’s on Thursday. Surely they all had seen news of Hannah’s disappearance (all live in C’ville) and also the videos. DM article also mentions girlfriend. Curious if you think the Chief was able to get names of others in apartment yesterday.
Hi Blink just have something for you to look at
PRIVATE::
Jesse Matthews FB.He blacked out his pics lol.His friends list is still up to view.Might know a name or two
https://www.facebook.com/lj.matthew.5.I think he has friends in high and low places.Interesting I heard he drove a yellow cab at one time.
Okay I finally got to watch the press conference-
LE are asking for people to come forward who may have see Hannah between 1- 2am in near or around Tempo the restaurant Bar-
They are also asking that anyone seeing the POI car or him from 1am thru now to call LE-
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Not to put a yield sign in front of hoping the POI leads to the culprit-
Its entirely possible that this guy took her for a drink at Tempo and then left without her-
Just because Hannah was willing to hve a drink with him and walk to the bar with him does not mean she was willing to leave with him get in a car with him or have anything else to do with him other than tempo
I realize w/ the press conference it seems as if LE may have him in their sights- Rightfully so he at this moment is the last person known to be seen/with hannah
but it could be that they only wish to eliminate him from the equation while making damn sure he isnt kying or the “one”
What is giving me pause here is that supposedly LE talked with him earlier and he was cleared-
Snipped from starbucks says:
September 18, 2014 at 6:03 pm
“Police have issued a statement to say the black man shown walking with Hannah Graham in video footage released by police has been ruled out of their missing persons inquiry.
The man, seen in the video who has dreadlocks and is wearing three-quarter length trousers, has already been interviewed by detectives.
A spokesman for Charlottesville Police Department said: ‘We already know who the black man in the video is and he has spoken with officers.
‘He has been ruled out of the inquiry.
‘He has nothing to do with Hannah’s disappearance.’
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2760793/Hunt-mystery-man-seen-arm-missing-UVA-student-police-release-new-surveillance-footage-showing-teen-followed-stumbled-deserted-mall.html
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if we have learned anything from previous cases such as Kyrons- just because LE focuses on the last person believed to be seen with missing person just because they release a description of their car- or impound it or issue search warrants or a flier with their pic ect- Does not mean they have the culprit LE may just be trying to narrow down the timeline and the POIs whereabouts while trying to establish a cont timeline that may lead to the actual perp and hannah
LE is doing their best but they can make mistakes- as it seems to be the case with their viewing the vids where they mistakenly had Hannah walking with her reflection.
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This guy may turn out to be more than a POI he may be the BG IDK- just needed to share my stepping back for a moment to consider he may just be nothing more than the person who for the time being is the last known person to interact with a missing young woman
AJMO
Peace
http://wtvr.com/2014/09/20/hannah-graham-volunteer-search/
Dear Granny,
Your 270 lb male puts his hands on
and physically steers a stumbling
drunk 18 yo into a bar
and buts her yet more alcohol?
And leaves with ber?
If it were my girl, I’d dust off a shotgun.
Not advocating, but Mrs. Carr publicly stated she immediately knew it was her grandson on that video. The presumption would be that many, many family and friends did as well. Who called LE? Who advised Matthew to call LE since he admitted to at least buying her drinks ( bs, she is underage so at the very least we have that charge).
I can answer that. None.
B
Charlottesville police name POI
http://www.nbc12.com/story/26584483/charlottesville-police-identifying-person-of-interest-in-hannah-graham-case
No- I am certain you and few thousands others have.
B
Is this the cab that a Jesse Mathew drove for Yellow cab? Sure looks like it. Huh? https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=yellow+cab+charlottesville&source=images&cd=&docid=elGs5VDpbEPrHM&tbnid=yKI6uG_g8UFtuM:&ved=0CAUQjhw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.readthehook.com%2F88749%2Fpreston-pyre-another-car-fire-yellow-cab-burns&ei=CQYeVPebNNWkyAT-3YLgDA&psig=AFQjCNH6oqxl6g3L7q8VnzJ6B9zqQ9QkEg&ust=1411339996236698
Blink, The original image for the vehicle burning has the same markings on the side. You may have to check the other images of the burned vehicle. Is this the same man? Was that his car?
Blink did you get the first message? Is this the same man in question? http://www.readthehook.com/81206/my-ride-jessie-mathew-1998-grand-marquis
Moose- I am looking at being able to confirm whether or not it is associated to this individual. Did not want you to think I was just not posting.
If you saw the pressconf this eve- it should be apparent to all that this situation is tenuous.
B
Blink, is this the same guy?
http://www.readthehook.com/81206/my-ride-jessie-mathew-1998-grand-marquis
Cab driver?
Fact: For many reasons, AA families and especially younger men do not interact with police in the same way as do many whites. AA’s with some justification claim to have been targets of police harassment for inconsequential infractions, giving rise to the phrase driving while black and worse. They often regard police with suspicion and events like Ferguson just fan the flames.
I would not advise anyone of any race being eyed as a POI in a potential homicide or kidnapping to talk to police without counsel. It’s just something that’s not done. Many suspects try it and it comes back to bite them each and every time. The ‘I have nothing to hide’ argument does not work. If you are a POI, then you need counsel or they will sweat you. In this case Longo is in effect crowdsourcing the sweating and letting the media do some front end work to get the POI name out front.
Obviously they attempted to initiate a dialogue with him and it did not work. He has a long but relatively petty record and is no stranger to the ways of police.
Starting to sound like a day at the office.
Just thinking about where Hanna could be. I hope that LE or searchers have looked at all the apartment large trash containers (dumpsters). She could have been placed in one and that container emptied into a truck that takes the refuse to a land fill.
Within a few hours she will have been missing for a week. It is true that this time LE is being more forthcoming and asking for the communities help whereas VSP and UVA police played the case as if the public were not important.
I have two posts that seem to be missing from early today. Perhaps they were not in good taste. If so, just delete them.
The Daily Mail is reporting that the POI said he purchased a drink for Hannah but that “she did not get in the car.”
This statement is notable to me.
Let’s theorize for a minute and say that POI is indeed responsible for Hannah’s disappearance. He knows the police are thoroughly processing his car for any evidence of Hannah. So why would he risk the chance they might find a strand of her hair in his vehicle and say “she was NOT in my car”?
Instead, he could have easily said, “Yes, she was in my car. I noticed her on the mall…she told me she was trying to find her way to a party and had gotten lost. I bought her a drink then I dropped her off around Wertland and 14th on my way home.”
By claiming she wasn’t in his vehicle while the police are currently processing his car for evidence and while more surveillance videos are being reviewed is either unbelievably stupid or its just the god-honest truth.
1. to avoid a warrant execution
2. He may have said that, and LIKELY said that before he knew there was video evidence of same.
3. We know that the exigent warrant was served on the vehicle first, which led to the home warrant, they were NOT granted ( or sought that I know of) simultaneously. That is important. It means that the execution of the warrant led to probable cause for the home.
4. He cleaned the car, nothing untoward occurred in the vehicle and he is familiar with transfer evidence.
5. I could go on.
B
The POI *appears* to have a very short record in the court system. A handful of charges in April 2006 for alcohol related offenses and then a speeding ticket earlier this year.
This surprises me. There is no history that indicates this person is on a track to committing a heinous crime.
I don’t know what you are looking at but I respectfully disagree, that is not his complete record. There is a Sr that has some court records, just fyi.
B
Someone needs to search this area. No stone left unturned..
http://www.spokeo.com/search?q=Jesse+Matthew&sns7=t104#Virginia:28198707081
http://www.landsofvirginia.com/virginia/land-for-sale/2.13-acres-in-Albemarle-County-Virginia/id/1587886
Been following along closely in the news and here on blink’s site, as I did back in 2009. I sure hope this creep is taken off the streets soon and that he’s the only one involved in the multiple disappearances in that region over the last several years.
I read something this morning regarding “dread” that I hadn’t heard before. He’s been a driver for several cab companies around C’ville over the years (source WTOP.com). He also has an extensive rap sheet full of driving violations and a public indecency. I don’t know of any violent crime convictions, but he hasn’t exactly been a choir boy either.
Do we know if POI has any connections to Fairfax? Now that his name is known?
http://www.readthehook.com/81206/my-ride-jessie-mathew-1998-grand-marquis
It seems JM has some support from his friends on Facebook- and they all seem like pretty normal people.
I would hate to see him being railroaded as what appeared to be nefarious was really just him trying to pick up a chick to get some action.
Here are some quotes from friends or acquaintances- he goes by nickname of LJ
“I remember Lj and knowing him I don’t think he would have anything to do with this like you said he is a gentle giant I don’t see any evil in him I think he would help someone before ever hurting them. I believe in innocent til proven guilty and we need more information before assuming anything I hope people don’t convict him in the court of public opinion without all the facts all we can do is wait and see and quite honestly with no disrespect to Lj I can’t see him being intelligent enough to pull a heinous crime like this off in the since that the young lady is still missing this as the markings of someone whom may have done this before”
“I cannot believe that LJ had anything to do with this… He is a gentle giant”
“We all love you, LJ. I’m hoping this is just a dream….”
This is the court record I’m looking at…It was posted by a reader on Scared Monkeys.
http://imgur.com/jRjlE4V
Right, that is incorrect although I suspect there is a charge or fine out there that might be misspelling his name with an “s”.
I loves me my monkeys, but he is definitely Jesse Leroy Matthew, Jr.
B
0n ,my life. there is a jessematthew with former address Black Cat Rd.
In Keswick, correct.
B
I think a good reminder (to myself) is to not form any opinions until all the accurate information has been gathered.
It is mosaic, and I appreciate you sharing that with everyone, as it is good advice for all of us.
B
So appreciate all the efforts of people on this site to try to find those that are hurting our girls here in Charlottesville.
CrimeWriter – that address is awfully close to the exit off 64 that was discussed back in 2009.
The hook article with the cab, spells his name with one T the others spell it two t’s .that matters with family history, and police incident reports .
This is crazy. Do we know how old he is? Seems to me he’s fairly young to be connected to Fairfax in 2005. But it’s not out of the realm of possibility. I know the DNA tests should tell us one way or the other.
However, if we didn’t have DNA, my first questions would be:
1. Has he ever spent time in Fairfax, had to travel there or have any family that lives in the vicinity.
2. Has he ever spent time around the Anchorage Farm area, lived close, parents or relatives worked in the area
3. What was he doing in 2005 and in 2009.
I went to the Daily Mail article and of course looked him up on Facebook. If it’s the same person, the profile I found changed his profile picture to a black square this weekend.
Part of me is hoping it is him, part of me says that it’s unlikely. Most of me hope that it is not him, for Hannah’s sake. I know that the length of time she’s been missing doesn’t bode well for her still being found alive. But God, I hope and pray she is still alive and that we can find her!!!
Praying praying praying
Thank you kindly Mom3.0- I had 2 corrections that needed to be made you reminded me!
B