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TaNiyah Leonard Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bartow, Florida on Oct 19, 2002

Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Feb 21, 2023

TaNiyah

Leonard

22

30 inches

20 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Oct 19, 2002

Bartow

Florida

Polk County

33830

26706

Bartow Police Department

Bartow

Florida

Polk County

33830

450 North Broadway Avenue, Florida

8635345034

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cityofbartow.net/index.aspx?page=145

021015900

2002-10-21

Bartow Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

07/20/2026


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Ta'Niyah Monique Leonard, an 11-month-old from Bartow, Florida, was last seen on October 19, 2002. Her mother, Miranda Jones, claimed she dropped her off at her father, Michael Lewis's apartment that night, but Lewis stated Jones had picked her up the next morning. Conflicting stories from both parents have left investigators without enough evidence to charge anyone, although foul play is suspected. Authorities offered immunity for her safe return, but the case remains unsolved, and Ta ...
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Last Seen: Oct 19, 2002

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  • 3298DFFL - Ta'Niyah Monique Leonard - Doe Network
  • The Missing: What happened to Ta'Niyah Leonard? - WTSP.com
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