It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share a tragic update regarding the disappearance of Jimmy Patterson of Wilmington, Delaware. After days of uncertainty and desperate searching, Jimmy was unfortunately found deceased. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones as they face an unimaginable loss.
Jimmy Patterson was reported missing on December 22, 2025, shortly after being discharged from Dover Behavioral Health. According to his family, Jimmy had been admitted for mental health concerns and was released despite ongoing worries about his condition. Following his discharge, he was dropped off at the Greyhound bus station in Wilmington, leaving him vulnerable and without the support his family believed he still needed. From that moment on, loved ones worked tirelessly to locate him, holding onto hope that he would be found safe.
For several days, family members, friends, and community supporters searched for answers, sharing his information widely and urging the public to help bring him home. The uncertainty surrounding his whereabouts was overwhelming, yet his family never stopped believing there would be a positive outcome.
Tragically, on December 26, 2025, the family received devastating news. Jimmy Patterson had been struck by a vehicle and passed away at the scene. The suddenness of this loss and the circumstances surrounding it have left his family heartbroken and struggling to process the events that unfolded so quickly.
Jimmy’s death has raised difficult questions and deep sorrow, particularly surrounding the circumstances of his discharge and the vulnerability he faced afterward. His family is now left grieving not only the loss of a loved one, but also the painful reality that his passing may have been preventable had additional care and protection been in place.
As the family navigates this traumatic time, they are asking for prayers, support, and compassion from the community. Any assistance—whether through sharing this update, offering words of comfort, or contributing to help ease the financial burden they now face—means more than words can express. Donations, if available, will help the family with unexpected expenses during this incredibly difficult period.
Jimmy Patterson will be remembered as a person who mattered deeply and whose life had value. His loss is a reminder of the importance of mental health care, advocacy, and compassion for those in vulnerable situations.
Please continue to keep Jimmy’s family in your thoughts and prayers. May they find strength, comfort, and support as they mourn his loss and honor his memory.