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Devante Johnson

Case from Gary, IN dated Mar 28, 2020

Victim Details

Devante Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Gary

IN

2020-03-28

18

Devante

Johnson

07/20/2026

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In the quiet autumn of 2019, 18-year-old Devante Johnson, a male resident of Gary, Indiana, vanished from his home. He was last seen on November 1st, and as days turned into weeks with no word, his foster mother reported him missing. There were reportedly no issues at home that would have caused him to leave, adding a layer of mystery to his sudden disappearance. For months, his whereabouts remained unknown, leaving his family in a state of agonizing uncertainty.

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  • Human remains found in field are those of teen missing since November, coroner says | Local News | nwitimes.com
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