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Venika Williams, a 28-year-old mother of four from Newark, New Jersey, was last seen on December 22, 2017. She had reportedly planned to travel to Jersey City to style someone's hair but never returned. In her final text message to her family, she mentioned being in Jersey City and claimed that she was being held against her will by a man. Venika has not been heard from since, and no further leads have emerged regarding her location.
At the time of her disappearance, Venika was describe ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 22, 2017
At the time of her disappearance, Venika was describe ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 22, 2017
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Jun 24, 2019
Jun 24, 2021
Venika
Williams
35
28
63 inches
140 lbs
145 lbs
Black / African American
Female
Dec 22, 2017
Newark
New Jersey
Essex County
07114
No
417
57047
Newark Police Department Special Victims Unit
Newark
New Jersey
Essex County
07108
Sherri Dillard
Detective
300 Clinton Avenue, New Jersey
9737336277
Local
Law Enforcement
18-000165
2017-12-22
Newark Police Department Special Victims Unit
na
Brown
Brown
Brown
11/30/2025
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