The person at the center of this case
Janelle Wales
Missing Person · Open
2 years waiting · since 2023
Missing Person: Janelle Wales
Justice for Janelle Wales — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why would Janelle leave her home without her vehicle, phone, purse, or any personal belongings?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses who saw Janelle on November 17, 2023, or noticed any unusual activity at her residence?
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clue
Lead #3Janelle always wore a distinctive silver chain with a Hershey's kiss pendant—has this jewelry been located?
Janelle Wales, a 38-year-old woman, disappeared from her home in Brighton, Colorado on November 17, 2023, leaving behind all of her belongings including her vehicle, phone, and purse. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unexplained, with no sightings or evidence of contact since that date. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Brighton Police Department.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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timeline
Lead #4What was Janelle's state of mind and daily routine in the days leading up to her disappearance?
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NamUs case MP123697. Missing person: Janelle Wales.
Last known contact: 2023-11-17 in Brighton, Adams, CO. Circumstances: Janelle disappeared leaving all of her belongings behind.
She did not take her vehicle, phone, purse, or any personal belongings. She was last seen at home on the 17th of November.
There has been no sighting or trace of her since. Demographics: 38 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Jewelry: Ear piercings and possible nose piercing.
Always wore a silver chain with a Hershey's kiss on it.. Investigating agency: Brighton Police Department | 12CN23006685 | 2023-11-20.
Timeline of Events
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2023-11-17
Last Known Contact
Janelle Wales was last seen at her home in Brighton, Colorado on November 17, 2023. She left behind all personal belongings including her vehicle, phone, and purse.
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Case Information
Incident:November 17, 2023
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 17, 2023
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3036552300
You can remain anonymous