Tanova Ross Missing Person Case

Feb 12, 2020

Jul 18, 2022

Tanova

Ross

39

33

66 inches

170 lbs

205 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

In the winter of 2020, a 33-year-old woman named Tanova Ross vanished from Blackman Township, Michigan, leaving behind a mysterious and troubling set of circumstances. On February 2nd, Tanova was last seen at the America's Best Value Inn on Royal Drive. Surveillance footage captured her leaving the motel around 12:30 p.m., carrying only her cell phone. She was 33 years old at the time of her disappearance. Described as a white female with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing at 5 feet 6 inches tall, Tanova has several distinct tattoos, including the word "PISCES" on her neck, "TYLYNN" on her left breast, and a padlock and chain on her left wrist extending to her ring finger with the initials "JP". Her family grew concerned and reported her missing, telling authorities they believed she could be in danger. The scene Tanova left behind in her motel room only deepened the mystery surrounding her disappearance. All of her personal belongings, including her wallet, clothing, and necessary medications, were found inside the room. Investigators discovered a disturbing scene within the room itself; the bathtub was filled to the brim with water, and Tanova's purse and cell phone were submerged inside. While there were no immediate signs of violence, the state of the room was described as a disaster. Since the day she walked away from the motel, her phone has gone straight to voicemail, and there has been no communication from her. Despite the passage of time, the investigation into what happened to Tanova Ross remains open, though few details have been made public. The Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety has been handling her case, but the lack of new information has left her family and community searching for answers. The circumstances of her disappearance are unsettling: leaving all her possessions behind except for a phone that was later found in a tub full of water. This, coupled with her family's fears for her safety, paints a concerning picture of her final known moments. The case is an overview of a woman's life interrupted, a family left in limbo, and a community still hoping for a resolution.

Feb 02, 2020

Blackman Township

Michigan

Jackson County

49202

No

74453

Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety

Jackson

Michigan

Jackson County

49201

Samuel Philipp

Detective

1996 W. Parnall Rd, Michigan

5177884223

Local

Law Enforcement

2466-20

2020-02-05

Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety

na

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/07/2026