The person at the center of this case
Janice Cecilia Richards
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: Janice Cecilia Richards
Justice for Janice Cecilia Richards — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Janice leave her home on February 24, 2021? Was she planning to go somewhere specific or did she leave unexpectedly?
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witness
Lead #2Has anyone in Barrow seen Janice since February 24, 2021, or observed her traveling to another location?
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clue
Lead #3What was Janice's state of mind before her disappearance? Were there any concerning circumstances or conflicts?
Janice Cecilia Richards, a 16-year-old Alaska Native girl, disappeared from her home in Barrow, Alaska on February 24, 2021, and has not been seen or heard from since. She left her residence without explanation, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. The North Slope Borough Police Department continues to seek information from the public that might help locate her or explain what happened.
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evidence
Lead #4Has any evidence related to Janice's clothing (camo jeans, camo hoodie, purple jacket) or glasses been recovered?
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NamUs case MP78579. Missing person: Janice Cecilia Richards.
Last known contact: 2021-02-24 in Barrow, North Slope, AK. Circumstances: Janice left her home and hasn't been seen or heard from since.
Demographics: 16 years, Female, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 1 in, 130 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Camo jeans Camo hoodie Long purple jacket; Eyewear: Glasses. Investigating agency: North Slope Borough Police Department | 21003098 | 2021-02-26.
Timeline of Events
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2021-02-24
Last Known Contact
Janice left her home in Barrow, Alaska and has not been seen or heard from since.
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Case Information
Incident:February 24, 2021
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 24, 2021
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9078526111
You can remain anonymous