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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30376) and 4 other sources
Venita Marie Gannon, a 40-year-old woman, was last seen in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on September 1, 1988. At the time of her disappearance, she was living on the streets and battling addiction to illicit drugs. Venita was also known to use several aliases, including Venita Smith and Venita Setterlung. Described as 5'1" tall, weighing approximately 105 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, she had a distinctive scar on her chest from a gunshot wound.

Venita was last seen in her 1970s blue Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which was later located after she vanished. Despite this, very few details are available about her case, and her whereabouts remain unknown. The Albuquerque Police Department continues to classify her case as endangered missing, and authorities have been unable to determine whether foul play was involved.

Her case, like many others from the area during this period, remains unsolved, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward to aid in the investigation. Efforts to bring closure to her case have been ongoing, but no significant breakthroughs have been reported.

Last Seen: Sep 1, 1988

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

75%Possible
Jane Doe — Albuquerque, New Mexico
UP10290 • Found Oct 14, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.