The person at the center of this case
Verna Townsend
Missing Person · Open
18 years waiting · since 2007
Missing Person: Verna Townsend
Justice for Verna Townsend — the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1White SUV seen at the time of disappearance - who was driving and where was it headed?
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witness
Lead #2Who observed Verna getting into the white SUV and can provide details about the vehicle or driver?
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contact
Lead #3What was the nature of the phone call Verna made, and who was she speaking with?
Verna Townsend, a 38-year-old woman, disappeared on October 2, 2007, after making a phone call and being observed getting into a white SUV in Philadelphia. No contact has been made with her since that date, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. The case remains open with the Philadelphia Police Department, and investigators continue to seek information about the white vehicle and anyone who may have witnessed her departure.
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#3498
Philadelphia Police Department - Northwest Detective Division
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clue
Lead #4Has the white SUV been identified and investigated as a key piece of evidence?
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NamUs case MP9335. Missing person: Verna Townsend.
Last known contact: 2007-10-02 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: Verna made a phone call and was observed getting into a white SVU.
Verna has not been heard from since. Demographics: 38 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 230 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - Northwest Detective Division | 2007-35-088736 | 2007-10-02.
Timeline of Events
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2007-10-02
Last Contact
Verna made a phone call and was observed getting into a white SUV in Philadelphia. No contact has been made since this date.
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Case Information
Incident:October 2, 2007
Last Updated:August 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 2, 2007
Last Updated:August 19, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863350
You can remain anonymous