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Missing: Venika Williams, 28, last seen in Newark, NJ on December 22, 2017

By True News missing persons desk · Published November 03, 2026 · From NamUs, the U.S. Justice Department's national missing persons database · 2 reader visits

Venika Williams. Photo from Community Report.
Venika Williams. Photo from Community Report. Photo: Community Report Tap to enlarge.

Venika Williams was 28 years old when last seen in Newark, NJ on December 22, 2017. Sex: Female; Height: 5 ft 3 in; Weight: 140 lb to 145 lb; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown. Distinguishing features and clothing: Tattoo: Left-hand "Tanesha"; Clothing: Black Leather Coat~Blue Jeans~Red Sneakers~Red Purse.

Last seen 12/22/2017, VENIKA WAS GOING TO JERSEY CITY TO DO SOMEONE'S HAIR, UNSURE OF THE LOCATION IN JERSEY CITY.

NamUs case MP58275. Source: NamUs, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice).

Anyone with information should contact the Newark Police Department Special Victims Unit at (973) 733-7273 (case number 18-000165). In an emergency, call 911. Please do not try to search for or approach anyone yourself.

This case is listed on NamUs, the U.S. Justice Department's national database of missing persons, where cases are entered by law enforcement and medical examiners. The case and photos are also on Community Report.

Originally published by True News: https://truenews.bagleyenterprises.net/stories/704

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