
The person at the center of this case
Jakeria Lanier
Justice for Jakeria Lanier — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Did anyone see Jakeria Lanier leave her residence or in the Memphis area on October 4, 2025?
What prompted Jakeria to leave the residence while alone, and where was she planning to go?
Has there been any communication from Jakeria since her disappearance on October 4th?
Jakeria Lanier, a 16-year-old girl, went missing on October 4, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee, after leaving her residence while a family member was away. She is described as 5'2", 100 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. The Memphis Police Department is actively investigating her disappearance and seeking information from the public.
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NamUs case MP159578. Missing person: Jakeria Lanier.
Last known contact: 2025-10-04 in Memphis, Shelby, TN. Circumstances: The complainant advised that she had stepped out of the residence, and when she returned, Jakeria had left the residence while she was gone.
Demographics: 16 years, Female, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 100 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Memphis Police Department | 2510021226ME | 2025-10-05.
16-year-old Jakeria Lanier left her residence in Memphis while a family member was away. Last known contact on this date.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.