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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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location
Lead #1Why was the investigation assigned to the Homicide Bureau rather than Missing Persons, and what evidence suggested foul play?
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witness
Lead #2What did the date companion observe, and were there any witnesses to Janel walking westbound from the residence?
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timeline
Lead #3What was the exact time Janel left the residence, and how long did it take before she was reported missing?
Janel Irene Peters, a 20-year-old woman, disappeared on January 29, 1981, in Valinda, Los Angeles, after being dropped off from a date and walking away from her date's residence. She was last seen wearing a white sweater, light blue slacks, and platform shoes, but her whereabouts remain unknown after more than four decades. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department continues to seek information that might explain what happened to her during that fateful evening.
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#1730
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Monterey Park Homicide Bureau
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Lead #4Were any of her belongings or clothing ever recovered in the area?
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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 Sighting
Janel was last seen walking westbound away from her date's residence in Valinda, Los Angeles, CA after a date.
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1981-01-30
Investigation Opened
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Monterey Park Homicide Bureau opened case MP17369.
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Case Information
Incident:January 29, 1981
Last Updated:May 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 29, 1981
Last Updated:May 30, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3238905500
You can remain anonymous