The person at the center of this case
Ja'Niyah McMichael
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2024
JA'NIYAH MCMICHAEL
Justice for Ja'Niyah McMichael — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Did anyone see Ja'Niyah on or near Malcom X Blvd on August 12, 2024, or notice any suspicious activity around her home?
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clue
Lead #2What circumstances led investigators to suspect foul play rather than voluntary disappearance?
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location
Lead #3Why does Ja'Niyah have ties to both Gary and East Chicago, Indiana—do these locations hold investigative significance?
Ja'Niyah McMichael, a 13-year-old girl, disappeared from her home in Gary, Indiana on August 12, 2024, under circumstances suggesting possible foul play. She was last seen wearing black pajama pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, and red/black shoes. The FBI is actively investigating and seeking information from the public, with a $10,000 reward offered for leads that result in an arrest and conviction.
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#210
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Indianapolis Field Office
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evidence
Lead #4Are there any surveillance cameras, vehicle sightings, or physical evidence from the residence or surrounding area?
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August 12, 2024 Gary, Indiana On August 12, 2024, Ja’Niyah McMichael was reported missing from her home in the 1900 block of Malcom X Blvd in Gary, Indiana, by her mother. Ja’Niyah was last seen wearing black pajama pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, and red/black shoes.
The investigation suggests she may have been the victim of foul play. Remarks: Ja'Niyah has ties to Gary, Indiana and East Chicago, Indiana.
Timeline of Events
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2024-08-12
Ja'Niyah McMichael Reported Missing
13-year-old Ja'Niyah McMichael was reported missing from her home in the 1900 block of Malcom X Blvd in Gary, Indiana by her mother. She was last seen wearing black pajama pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, and red/black shoes.
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Case Information
Incident:August 12, 2024
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 12, 2024
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case