Janie Brown

Murdered

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Case Description
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Skeletonized remains are discovered off Mira Loma road
On April 23, 1979, the skeletonized remains of 41-year-old Janie Brown were discovered in a ravine off Mira Loma Road, just south of Reno, Nevada. Brown had been missing since May 22, 1978, when she was last seen at the Holiday Casino in Reno. Originally from Pittsburg, California, Brown was visiting Reno when she disappeared. Her body was found nearly a year later, but due to the advanced state of decomposition, the exact cause of death could not be determined. Brown's case remains unsolved, wi ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Janie Brown

    April 5, 2023

    Female

    Reno

    NV

    1979-04-23

    1978-05-22

    41

    Janie

    Brown

    10/10/2024


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    I wanted to bring attention to the lack of media coverage surrounding the case of Janie. Despite the... ...Read More
    07/14/2024
    Has anyone heard any recent updates on the investigation into this case? It seems like there hasn't ... ...Read More
    12/21/2023
    Is there a memorial or gathering planned for Janie? I would like to pay my respects and support her ... ...Read More
    07/31/2023