The person at the center of this case
Tanya Hummenyj
Missing Person · Open
28 years waiting · since 1997
Missing Person: Tanya Hummenyj
Justice for Tanya Hummenyj — the trail went cold in 1997, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What was the condition of Tanya's vehicle when discovered, and were there any signs of struggle or foul play?
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location
Lead #2Why was her vehicle left on the S.R. 54 overpass, and was there any evidence indicating how she left the vehicle?
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timeline
Lead #3What was the time gap between when Tanya left work and when her vehicle was discovered?
Tanya Hummenyj, a 25-year-old dancer, disappeared on December 14, 1997, while driving home from work in Loughman, Florida; her vehicle was discovered abandoned on an overpass on State Road 54 in Davenport. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or evidence of her whereabouts in nearly three decades. Her case remains open with the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and anyone with information about her disappearance is urged to come forward.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone witness Tanya's vehicle on the overpass or see her driving that evening?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP5719. Missing person: Tanya Hummenyj.
Last known contact: 1997-12-14 in Loughman, Polk, FL. Circumstances: The victim was last seen driving home from work on 12-14-97.
Her vehicle was found on an overpass on S.R. 54 in Davenport by her boyfriend.
She was a dancer at Roxie's. Demographics: 25 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 140 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: teal shirt with Atlanta on it, black jeans, black leather jacket; Footwear: Tennis shoes.
Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office | 97-197851.
Timeline of Events
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1997-12-14
Last Known Contact
Tanya was last seen driving home from work at Roxie's nightclub in Loughman, Florida.
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1997-12-14
Vehicle Discovery
Her vehicle was found abandoned on an overpass on State Road 54 in Davenport by her boyfriend.
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Case Information
Incident:December 14, 1997
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 14, 1997
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous