Update:
Missing Woman, Last Seen on Bridge, Located
The Richmond Police
Department has received confirmation from the Office of the Chief Medical
Examiner and Chesterfield County Police Department that the remains of a woman recovered
from the James River on March 24, 2025, have been positively identified as Mareesa
Jones, 59, of Henrico.
Jones was previously
reported missing after her vehicle was found abandoned on the Lee Bridge
on the evening of Saturday, February 8. A witness reported seeing a
woman matching Jones’ description standing near the railing shortly before 8:18
p.m.
Since that time, the
Richmond Police Department, Richmond Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team, and
the Metro Aviation Unit have conducted extensive search efforts in and around
the James River.
Detectives do not
suspect foul play. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further
information is available for release.
Anyone who may have
additional information is encouraged to contact Major Crimes, Youth and
Family Crimes Unit at (804) 646-6764 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.
Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app.
