Johanna Bunari Missing Person Case

Jan 01, 1970

Jan 01, 1970

Johanna

Bunari

6

Female

On a fall day in Manhattan, New York, on October 23, 1987, six-year-old Johanna Bunari disappeared along with her two sisters, nine-year-old Eileen and five-year-old Yanti. At the time of her disappearance, Johanna was described as a White/Caucasian female with black hair and brown eyes. She was approximately 4'5" tall and weighed around 70 pounds. The circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the three sisters point to a parental abduction, as they were reportedly taken by their non-custodial father. The family vanished without a trace, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. The New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad is the primary agency investigating the disappearance of Johanna and her sisters. Despite the passage of time, their cases remain open. Details regarding the events of that day and the identity of their non-custodial father have not been widely publicized by law enforcement. The case has been documented by the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), with Johanna's case file created on October 19, 2020. Her case is logged under the NamUs number MP74803 and the agency case number KNMP04476. Over the years, various organizations dedicated to finding missing persons have worked to keep the sisters' story alive in the public consciousness. Law enforcement and missing children's organizations continue to seek any information that might lead to a resolution for the Bunari sisters. There has been some unconfirmed online discussion suggesting the sisters may have been located in Indonesia, but these claims have not been officially verified. The official whereabouts of Johanna and her sisters remain unknown, and their case serves as a somber reminder of the lasting impact of parental abduction. The investigation into what happened to Johanna, Eileen, and Yanti Bunari is ongoing as their family and community hold out hope for answers.

Oct 23, 1987

New York

New York

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09/03/2026