
The person at the center of this case
Johnnene Latonia Estes
Justice for Johnnene Latonia Estes — the trail went cold in 1994, but the truth hasn't.
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Why was there a two-month gap between her disappearance in August and the missing person report in October?
What specific details are known about her attempted hitchhike to Kentucky? Did she leave with anyone or receive rides?
What clothing and personal items was she carrying when she left her residence?
Johnnene Latonia Estes, a 20-year-old woman, disappeared from Fort Walton Beach, Florida in August 1994 after reportedly attempting to hitchhike to Kentucky. She was not reported missing until October 10, 1994, nearly two months after her last known contact at her residence. Despite decades of investigation, her whereabouts remain unknown and authorities continue seeking information about her disappearance.
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Were there any witnesses to her departure or anyone who saw her hitchhiking?
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NamUs case MP68394. Missing person: Johnnene Latonia Estes.
Last known contact: 1994-08-16 in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa, FL. Circumstances: On October 10, 1994, Johnnene Latonia Estes was reported as missing.
According to the case, Estes was last seen on or about August 16, 1994 at her residence in Okaloosa County, Florida and had possibly attempted to hitchhike to Kentucky. She was never heard from since.
Demographics: 20 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 180 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen wearing brown and gray jeans with an unknown color T-shirt.. Investigating agency: Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office | OCSO94OFF036687 | 1994-10-10.
Johnnene Latonia Estes was last seen at her residence in Okaloosa County, Florida. She had possibly attempted to hitchhike to Kentucky.
Johnnene Estes was officially reported missing to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, nearly two months after her last known contact.
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