FBI Joins Investigation as Body of Teen Missing Since May Found in Landfill
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The remains found at a Minnesota landfill last week have been identified as missing 16-year-old Jordan Dupree “Manny” Collins Jr., last seen May 8, who authorities believe was taken against his will.
Anoka County officials said Collins’ body was found Wednesday at the landfill in Elk River. The FBI on Tuesday announced in a press release that it had joined the investigation into the death of the teen.
“The coordination and resource-sharing among all agencies and volunteers have been crucial to finding Manny,” the bureau said. “The FBI extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Manny Collins during this difficult time.”
Why It Matters
The case has drawn significant public attention in Minnesota and across the U.S. as another example of the dangers facing missing and exploited children, as well as the complexities of cross-agency investigations.
Law enforcement characterized Collins’ disappearance as a possible abduction rather than a typical runaway case. The involvement of the FBI typically signals concerns over the potential for broader criminal activity and the need for advanced forensic and investigative resources.
What To Know
Details of how Collins’ remains arrived at the landfill have not been publicly disclosed, and investigators continue reviewing surveillance footage and processing forensic evidence in the area.
Authorities have asked residents and business owners near Collins’ last known location to submit any video recordings or information from May 8 to May 12 as part of their efforts to reconstruct the events leading up to his death.
Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise said during a news conference Tuesday that his office had conducted multiple witness interviews and was continuing forensic evidence processing.
A photo of missing teen Jordan Dupree “Manny” Collins Jr. was released amid the search. The police handout from May 28 was issued in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. The teen’s remains were found at a landfill… A photo of missing teen Jordan Dupree “Manny” Collins Jr. was released amid the search. The police handout from May 28 was issued in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. The teen’s remains were found at a landfill last week, authorities said.
Anoka County Sheriff’s Office
Wise said while at least one person of interest has been identified, no charges have been filed, and that the case remains open.
Collins was last seen on May 8 near the 4900 block of University Avenue Northeast in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, according to previous press releases from the Anoka County Sheriff’s office.
He had lived with his father since April but was scheduled to return to his mother, Ashley Berry, in June. When he failed to communicate with family or friends, authorities grew concerned.
The teen had not accessed his social media, used his allowance via CashApp, or turned on his cellphone except for a brief three-minute period, all of which was highly unusual, Berry told CBS News.
Multiple agencies, including the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, FBI, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and Northstar Search and Rescue pooled resources to find Collins after his disappearance.
What People Are Saying
FBI Minneapolis Division said in an official statement Tuesday: “In response to a request for assistance from the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, FBI Minneapolis deployed our highly trained Evidence Response Team, along with the FBI’s Laboratory Evidence Response Team Unit and the Technical Hazardous Response Unit from Quantico, VA. Both units are expertly trained in ensuring safety at complex crime scenes. This collaborative effort underscores our deep commitment and unity in the mission to recover Manny Collins. The coordination and resource-sharing among all agencies and volunteers have been crucial to finding Manny. The FBI extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Manny Collins during this difficult time. We remain dedicated to pursuing justice and will continue to work closely with our partners to ensure that the truth is uncovered and that justice is served.”
Wise, at a May news conference: “We believe his disappearance is against his will. We fear worse.”
Berry, during a news conference in May: “Manny, if you’re looking at this, if you’re somewhere that you’re capable of listening to this or you see me, just know that I love you, and you know how much I’m worried. … You are loved. You got a lot of people looking for you.”
What Happens Next
Authorities will continue processing forensic evidence recovered from the landfill and the FBI’s ongoing involvement is expected to offer advanced analytical and investigative resources as local and state authorities pursue leads.
Community members and the broader public are encouraged to provide any information that could assist in advancing the investigation by contacting 1-877-996-6222 or bca.tips@state.mn.us.
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