The person at the center of this case
Denice L Powell
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Missing Person: Denice L Powell
Justice for Denice L Powell — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1Why was there a four-year delay between her last known contact in August 2021 and the missing person report in October 2025? What prompted the family to report her missing at that time?
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location
Lead #2What is the significance of her frequent visits to residential assistance facilities in Paterson? Was she residing at any of these facilities?
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Lead #3Who last saw Denice Powell on August 4, 2021? Are there witnesses who can provide details about her activities or condition that day?
Denice L Powell, a 59-year-old woman, was last seen on August 4, 2021, in Kearny, New Jersey, though her family did not report her missing until October 3, 2025—a significant delay that has complicated the investigation. She frequently visited residential assistance facilities in Paterson, NJ, and there has been no contact with her since 2021. The Hackensack Police Department is investigating her disappearance and seeks information about her whereabouts or any sightings during the four-year gap.
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Lead #4Has there been any activity on her bank accounts, phone records, or social media since August 2021?
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NamUs case MP158386. Missing person: Denice L Powell.
Last known contact: 2025-10-13 in Kearny, Hudson, NJ. Circumstances: Denice Powell was reported missing by her family on October 3, 2025.
She was last seen on August 4, 2021. Powell frequents residential assistance facilities in Paterson, NJ.
The family has not seen or heard from her since 2021. Demographics: 59 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 90 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Hackensack Police Department | 25-086389 | 2025-10-03.
Timeline of Events
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2021-08-04
Last Seen
Denice L Powell was last seen on August 4, 2021, in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey.
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2025-10-03
Missing Person Report Filed
Family reported Denice Powell missing on October 3, 2025, after four years without contact.
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Case Information
Incident:August 4, 2021
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 4, 2021
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2016467748
You can remain anonymous