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Janelle Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Kansas City, Missouri on Apr 07, 2017

Victim Details

Created

Aug 22, 2017

Case Added

Feb 12, 2018

Firstname

Janelle

Lastname

Johnson

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

64 inches

Weight

160 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Apr 07, 2017

City

Kansas City

State

Missouri

County

Jackson County

Agency ID

34779

Agency Name

Independence Police Department

Agency City

Independence

Agency State

Missouri

Agency Contact

Agency Address

Agency Case #

2017-39118

Primary Agency

Independence Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

07/25/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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On April 3, 2017, 47-year-old Janelle M. Johnson was dropped off by a social worker at a group home located in the 5800 block of Forest in Kansas City, Missouri. That same day, she made contact with her family by phone. This would be the last time her loved ones heard from her. At the time of her disappearance, Janelle was described as a white female with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 5'4' tall and weighing 160 pounds. She has several distinguishing features, including large scar ...

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Last Seen: Apr 07, 2017

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Janelle M. Johnson - The Charley Project

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Janelle Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Kansas City, Missouri on Apr 07, 2017

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