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Janel Irene Peters
Missing Person · Open
45 years waiting · since 1981
Missing Person: Janel Irene Peters
Justice for Janel Irene Peters — the trail went cold in 1981, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was the investigation assigned to the Homicide Bureau rather than missing persons? Does this suggest foul play was suspected?
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witness
Lead #2Who was the friend/date she was with that evening, and what details did they provide about her departure?
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timeline
Lead #3Why was she walking alone away from the residence at that time of night, and what was her intended destination?
Janel Irene Peters, a 20-year-old woman, disappeared on January 29, 1981, in Valinda, Los Angeles, after being last seen walking away from her date's residence. She was wearing a white sweater, light blue slacks, and platform shoes. Despite investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, her whereabouts remain unknown after more than four decades, and anyone with information about her disappearance is urged to come forward.
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#1730
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Monterey Park Homicide Bureau
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any sightings of a young blonde woman matching her description in the days or weeks following her disappearance?
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NamUs case MP17369. Missing person: Janel Irene Peters.
Last known contact: 1981-01-29 in Valinda, Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances: The missing person had been on a date with a friend.
She was last seen walking westbound away from her date's residence. Demographics: 20 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 125 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: white long sleeve pullover sweater, light blue slacks, and platform shoes.
Investigating agency: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau | 081-02461-1472-400 | 1981-01-30.
Timeline of Events
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1981-01-29
Last Seen
Janel Irene Peters was last seen walking westbound away from her date's residence in Valinda, Los Angeles, CA.
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1981-01-30
Investigation Initiated
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Monterey Park Homicide Bureau opened investigation case MP17369.
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Case Information
Incident:January 29, 1981
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 29, 1981
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3238905500
You can remain anonymous