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Jan Cotta Missing Person Case

Last seen in Wall Township, New Jersey on Jun 26, 1973

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In the summer of 1973, in the quiet community of Wall Township, New Jersey, 19-year-old Jan Andre Cotta, an accomplished equestrian with a deep love for horses, vanished from her family's farm. The oldest of eight children, Jan was a dedicated rider, participating in competitions and even attending the prestigious Morven Park International Equestrian Institute in Virginia. Her life revolved around the rhythms of the farm and the companionship of the animals she adored. On the night of June 26, 1 ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 26, 1973

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    Victim Details

    Apr 15, 2010

    Jul 06, 2023

    Jan

    Cotta

    70

    19

    64 inches

    118 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Jun 26, 1973

    Wall Township

    New Jersey

    Monmouth County

    07719

    26504

    Wall Township Police Department

    Wall

    New Jersey

    Monmouth County

    07719

    John Spinapont

    Detective

    2700 Allaire Road, New Jersey

    7324494500

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    http://www.wallpolice.org/

    2004-03888

    Wall Township Police Department

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    05/24/2026


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