The person at the center of this case
Janis Kay Sanders
Violent Crime · Open
51 years waiting · since 1975
JANIS KAY SANDERS - NILES, MICHIGAN
Justice for Janis Kay Sanders — the trail went cold in 1975, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What was the ex-boyfriend's whereabouts and activities on the night of July 21, 1975, and what evidence connects him to Sanders' disappearance?
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witness
Lead #2Were there additional witnesses to the ex-boyfriend following Sanders from her workplace that evening who could provide detailed descriptions or statements?
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person
Lead #3Why did the same man date both Janis Kay Sanders and Janeice Langs, and what is his connection to Langs' 1973 disappearance from South Bend?
Janis Kay Sanders, a 24-year-old woman, disappeared from her workplace in Niles, Michigan on July 21, 1975, after breaking up with her boyfriend who was seen following her that evening. Investigators suspect her ex-partner in her disappearance and have linked the case to another missing woman, Janeice Langs, who vanished from South Bend, Indiana in 1973—both women had dated the same man before disappearing. After nearly 50 years, the case remains unsolved and authorities continue seeking information about what happened to Sanders.
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evidence
Lead #4What physical evidence or investigative findings link Sanders' case to Janeice Langs' disappearance beyond their shared former partner?
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clue
Lead #5Has anyone come forward with information about Sanders' whereabouts after she left work on July 21, 1975, or sightings of her distinctive jewelry and clothing?
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Source Narrative
July 21, 1975 Niles, Michigan On July 20, 1975, Janis Kay Sanders, a 24-year-old White female, went to work at her job in Niles, Michigan, and was never heard from again after her shift. One week prior to her disappearance, Sanders had broken up with her boyfriend, who is considered a suspect at this time.
Witnesses reported her ex-boyfriend following Sanders out of her place of work the last night she was seen. Sanders is described as 5’4”, 115 pounds, having auburn hair and blue eyes.
She was last seen wearing a black jumper, black panty hose, rose color long sleeve collared shirt, white shoes, gold watch with a black leather band, gold earrings, and a diamond butterfly ring. Police believe this is connected to the missing persons case of Janeice Langs, a White female, who disappeared from South Bend, Indiana, around November 9, 1973.
Langs and Sanders had the same former partner prior to their disappearance. Anyone with information regarding Sanders’ disappearance is asked to contact the Michigan State Police Department, Violent Crimes Unit.
Timeline of Events
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1975-07-14
Relationship Ended
Janis Kay Sanders broke up with her boyfriend approximately one week before her disappearance
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1975-07-21
Last Seen at Work
Sanders last seen leaving her workplace in Niles, Michigan wearing a black jumper, rose-colored long sleeve shirt, black pantyhose, white shoes, gold watch with black leather band, gold earrings, and diamond butterfly ring. Ex-boyfriend was observed following her.
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1975-07-21
Disappearance
Janis Kay Sanders never heard from again after her work shift ended on July 21, 1975
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1973-11-09
Related Case
Janeice Langs disappeared from South Bend, Indiana; both Langs and Sanders had the same former partner prior to their disappearances
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Case Information
Incident:July 14, 1975
Last Updated:October 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 14, 1975
Last Updated:October 29, 2026