The person at the center of this case
Joana Villaneuva-Valle
Missing Person · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Joana Villaneuva-Valle
Justice for Joana Villaneuva-Valle — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why did investigators believe Joana may have traveled to California, and what evidence supports this theory?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to Joana's movements or activities on August 31, 2020 in Morristown?
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clue
Lead #3What were the circumstances of her disappearance—did she leave voluntarily or under suspicious conditions?
Joana Villaneuva-Valle, a 17-year-old Hispanic female, went missing on August 31, 2020, from Morristown, New Jersey. Her last known contact was in Morristown, though investigators believe she may have traveled to California. The case remains open with the Morristown Police Department seeking information about her whereabouts and circumstances of disappearance.
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NamUs case MP74187. Missing person: Joana Villaneuva-Valle.
Last known contact: 2020-08-31 in Morristown, Morris, NJ. Circumstances: Joana may be in the area of California.
Demographics: 17 years, Female, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 130 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Morristown Police Department | 2020-26568 | 2020-09-05.
Timeline of Events
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2020-08-31
Last Known Contact
Joana Villaneuva-Valle was last known to be in contact in Morristown, Morris, New Jersey on August 31, 2020.
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2020-09-05
Case Reported
Morristown Police Department opened missing person case MP74187 on September 5, 2020.
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Case Information
Incident:August 31, 2020
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 31, 2020
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9735382200
You can remain anonymous