The person at the center of this case
Jeanine Camille Barnwell
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
40 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: Jeanine Camille Barnwell
Justice for Jeanine Camille Barnwell — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1What circumstances led to the mother's last sighting of Jeanine, and were there any witnesses present?
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suspect
Lead #2What specific evidence prompted police to suspect foul play rather than accidental disappearance?
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evidence
Lead #3What investigative leads or physical evidence has been pursued in the decades since her disappearance?
Jeanine Camille Barnwell, a 3-year-old girl, went missing on November 15, 1985, in Philadelphia after last being seen by her mother. Police suspect foul play in her disappearance, which remains unsolved for nearly four decades. Anyone with information about Jeanine's whereabouts or the circumstances of her disappearance is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
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#2279
Philadelphia Police Department - Special Victims Unit
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contact
Lead #4Are there any individuals who may have information about Jeanine's whereabouts or what happened to her?
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NamUs case MP5827. Missing person: Jeanine Camille Barnwell.
Last known contact: 1985-11-15 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: Jeanine was last seen by her mother.
Police suspect foul play. Demographics: 3 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 4 ft 0 in, 55 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - Special Victims Unit | 14-010560.
Timeline of Events
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1985-11-15
Jeanine Camille Barnwell Missing
3-year-old Jeanine Camille Barnwell was last seen by her mother in Philadelphia, PA. Police suspect foul play.
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Case Information
Incident:November 15, 1985
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 15, 1985
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous