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Jozlynn Shelton

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Jozlynn Shelton

Case
#4136
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 26, 2026
Chula Vista Police Department
Missing Person · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020

Missing Person: Jozlynn Shelton

Justice for Jozlynn Shelton — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

What are the identities and statements of the three siblings who were with Jozlynn when she was dropped off?

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witness
Lead #2

Where exactly in Chula Vista was Jozlynn dropped off, and who was present at that location?

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clue
Lead #3

What circumstances led to Jozlynn not being seen or heard from after January 17, 2020?

Jozlynn Shelton, an 11-year-old girl, disappeared on January 17, 2020, in Chula Vista, California, after being dropped off with her mother and three siblings. She has not been seen or heard from since that date, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. The Chula Vista Police Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information about Jozlynn's whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.

Case
#4136
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 26, 2026
Chula Vista Police Department

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More leads to consider

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Lead #4

Has the mother or other family members been interviewed about the events of that day?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP102491. Missing person: Jozlynn Shelton.

Last known contact: 2020-01-17 in Chula Vista, San Diego, CA. Circumstances: On 01/17/2020, Jozlynn and three (3) of her siblings were dropped off with their mother and not seen or heard from since.

Demographics: 11 years, Female, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 60 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.

Investigating agency: Chula Vista Police Department | 2001012 | 2020-01-21.

Timeline of Events

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2020-01-17

Jozlynn Shelton disappears

Jozlynn Shelton, age 11, was dropped off with her mother and three siblings in Chula Vista, California and has not been seen or heard from since.

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2020-01-21

Case reported to NamUs

Chula Vista Police Department opened investigation case MP102491.

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Case Information

Incident:January 17, 2020
Last Updated:August 27, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:January 17, 2020
Last Updated:August 27, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 6196915151
You can remain anonymous