The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office has re-opened a ‘Missing Persons’ case that was originally reported nearly three decades ago.

Jeffrey Lee Quick, a Nelson County resident, was reported missing on May 23, 1998. Quick has never been located, as leads surrounding his disappearance never materialized following the initial investigation.

Over the last several months, investigators with the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office have re-conducted interviews with individuals associated with the case. As a result, new details have emerged surrounding Quick’s disappearance. These details suggest that Quick was the victim of a homicide, which occurred on or about May 22, 1998.

It is now believed with high confidence that Quick’s remains are located in the Bassett, Virginia area of Henry County, based upon the new details received by our office. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from anyone, particularly in the Henry County area, that may have knowledge of Quick’s disappearance dating back to 1998.

The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office would like to locate Quick’s remains, so that closure and comfort can be provided to Quick’s family. Anyone with information about this case can contact Investigator Chip Woody with the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office at (434) 263-7069.