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Venika Williams Missing Person Case

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

Victim Details

Jun 24, 2019

Jun 24, 2021

Venika

Williams

36

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

07/15/2026


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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 ...
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