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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24873) and 7 other sources
In the spring of 2009, a cloud of concern gathered over Warren, Ohio, with the disappearance of 45-year-old Venessa Jones. She was last seen in the city on April 5, 2009, and has not been heard from since. At the time she went missing, Venessa was described as a Black female with black hair and brown eyes. She stood at 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed approximately 165 pounds. Her hair was known to be short and she sometimes wore it in braids. When she was last seen, it was noted that she was wearing a red 'do-rag.'

The circumstances surrounding Venessa's disappearance remain unclear, with very few details available to the public. Information regarding her personal life, including her family and work, has not been widely publicized, making it difficult to piece together a clear picture of her life at the time she went missing. The lack of specific details about where she was going or who she might have been with on the day she vanished has presented significant challenges to the investigation from the outset.

The Warren Police Department is the investigating agency in charge of Venessa Jones's case. They encourage anyone with information to come forward and contact them at 330-841-2630. Over the years, her case has remained open, a quiet but persistent puzzle in the community. The lack of resolution has left a void for those who knew her and for a community still hoping for answers. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear, leaving behind questions and a lingering sense of loss.

Last Seen: Apr 5, 2009

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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP11140 • Found Nov 29, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 68%137 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%177 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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.