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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP82023) and 5 other sources
In the winter of 2020, 31-year-old Jocelyne Johnson, a resident of Utica, New York, vanished, leaving her community with a lingering sense of unease and a multitude of unanswered questions. An African American woman with black hair and brown eyes, Jocelyne was a familiar face to those who knew her. However, the days leading up to her disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty, with conflicting reports regarding the last time she was seen. Some sources indicate that her last contact was on December 8, 2020, while others state she was not seen after December 23, 2020. This discrepancy marks the beginning of a distressing and unresolved case.

Concerns for Jocelyne's well-being were amplified due to a known medical condition that necessitated regular care and services. This vulnerability led the Utica Police Department to classify her as an endangered missing person, adding a layer of urgency to the investigation. The department's Juvenile Aid Unit, which also handles missing persons cases, took the lead in the search for Jocelyne. Authorities reached out to the public for assistance, hoping that someone might have seen or heard something that could lead to her whereabouts. A public appeal was made for anyone with information to contact Investigator J. VanHorne of the Utica Police Department.

Despite the efforts of law enforcement and the circulation of her case on missing persons websites, very little information about the circumstances of Jocelyne's disappearance has been made public. Details regarding what she was wearing at the time she went missing, or any potential leads in the investigation, have not been widely disseminated. The case remains a quiet but persistent mystery, a testament to a life interrupted without explanation. The overview of Jocelyne Johnson's case is one of sparse details and an enduring lack of closure, a painful reality for her family and community who still await answers.

Last Seen: Dec 8, 2020

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 — New York, New York - unidentified case UP83746
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP83746 • Found Aug 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31
Race 100%Black
Location 60%175 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 125 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.

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