The person at the center of this case
Janis Kay Sanders
Violent Crime · Unsolved
50 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 is the current status and whereabouts of the ex-boyfriend who was seen following Sanders from her workplace?
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witness
Lead #2Were there additional witnesses to the ex-boyfriend following Sanders that evening who could provide detailed statements?
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evidence
Lead #3What physical evidence, if any, was collected from the workplace or surrounding areas on the night of her disappearance?
On July 21, 1975, Janis Kay Sanders, a 24-year-old woman, disappeared from her workplace in Niles, Michigan, shortly after breaking up with her boyfriend. Witnesses reported seeing her ex-boyfriend following her as she left work that evening, and he remains a suspect in her disappearance. Investigators believe Sanders' case may be connected to the 1973 disappearance of Janeice Langs from South Bend, Indiana, as both women had been involved with the same former partner.
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person
Lead #4What specific connection exists between Janis Kay Sanders and Janeice Langs beyond their shared former partner, and could this indicate a serial pattern?
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clue
Lead #5Has any trace of Sanders been found since 1975, including remains, personal items, or credible sightings?
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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; ex-boyfriend observed following her
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1975-07-21
Disappearance
Janis Kay Sanders disappeared and was never heard from again after her work shift
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1973-11-09
Related Case - Janeice Langs
Janeice Langs disappeared from South Bend, Indiana; both victims shared the same former partner
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Case Information
Incident:July 14, 1975
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 14, 1975
Last Updated:June 15, 2026