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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP76827) and 1 other source
In the late summer of 2020, concern began to grow for Anne Berryman Justus, a 44-year-old woman from Virginia. She was last seen on August 5, 2020, in Hopewell, Virginia. At the time she went missing, she was described as a white female with brown, long hair that may have been graying, and green eyes. Her height was estimated to be between 5'3' and 5'4', and her weight was between 80 and 150 pounds. The circumstances surrounding her initial disappearance are not widely detailed, creating a sense of uncertainty for her loved ones and the community. The lack of specific information about her last known activities has made the search efforts particularly challenging for investigators.

Distinctive tattoos mark Anne's body, which her family hoped would aid in her identification. She has a tattoo of a sun on one of her hips, believed to be the right one. Another tattoo, located on her breast, is of a lobster with the initials 'MSB.' These personal and unique markings serve as crucial details for law enforcement and the public in the ongoing effort to locate her. Despite these identifying features, information regarding what she was wearing at the time she was last seen or if she had any personal belongings with her has not been made publicly available. This lack of information adds another layer of difficulty to the investigation into what happened to her.

The Surry County Sheriff's Office is the primary investigating agency in Anne's case, and a report was filed on December 14, 2020. The reasons for the delay between her last sighting in August and the official report in December have not been publicly clarified. This timeline of events raises questions for those following her case. The investigation into Anne Berryman Justus's disappearance is a collection of fragmented details. She was a woman in her mid-forties who vanished from Hopewell, Virginia, leaving behind sparse clues for investigators to follow. The case is characterized by the limited information available to the public regarding the specific circumstances of her disappearance, her last known movements, and any potential leads. This lack of a clear narrative has made it difficult to piece together the events of August 5, 2020, and the days that followed, leaving a community with unanswered questions and a family waiting for news.

Last Seen: Aug 5, 2020

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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.

76%Possible
Jane Doe — Norfolk, Virginia
UP135866 • Found Dec 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'3"–5'4"

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.