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Johanna Brighton Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Feb 25, 1981

Victim Details

Aug 29, 2012

May 16, 2023

Johanna

Brighton

83

38

68 inches

125 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Feb 25, 1981

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

22182

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

82-597282

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Blond/Strawberry

Green

Green

07/30/2026


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Johanna Catherine Brighton, age 38, was last seen on February 25, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. At the time of her disappearance, she was working as a model and had a young son. Originally from Arkansas, she had attended the University of Arizona before pursuing her career. Johanna, who was born Catherine Crawford and went by the nickname Kay, changed her name for professional reasons in 1968. She is described as being 5'8", weighing 125 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes. A d ...
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Last Seen: Feb 25, 1981

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    Has anyone looked into the modeling agency Johanna was working with at the time? It seems strange th... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else looked into the possibility that Johanna's modeling career might ha... ...Read More
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