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Venika Williams Missing Person Case

Last seen in Newark, New Jersey on Dec 22, 2017

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Venika Williams, a 28-year-old mother of four, was last seen in Newark, New Jersey, on December 22, 2017. She worked as a hairstylist from her home on Dewey Street and was reportedly on her way to Jersey City for a hair appointment on the day she disappeared. It remains unclear if she ever reached her destination. The last communication her family received was a distressing text message in which she claimed to be in Jersey City and being held against her will by a man. After that message, all co ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 22, 2017

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    Victim Details

    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

    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

    http://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org/index.php

    18-000165

    2017-12-22

    Newark Police Department Special Victims Unit

    na

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    05/28/2026


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