The person at the center of this case
Virgie Nowell
Missing Person · Open
9 years waiting · since 2017
Missing Person: Virgie Nowell
Justice for Virgie Nowell — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who is "NIK"? Identifying and locating this white male companion is critical to understanding Virgie's movements and disappearance.
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Virgie Nowell in Philadelphia or Baltimore during mid-June 2017? Any sightings or interactions could provide crucial leads.
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contact
Lead #3Why was there no contact after June 16, 2017? Did Virgie successfully apply for food stamps, and what prevented her from returning or communicating?
Virgie Nowell, a 44-year-old woman from Baltimore, Maryland, was last known to be in Philadelphia on June 16, 2017, after traveling there to apply for food stamps. She was reportedly in the company of a white male named "NIK," but no further contact or sightings have been confirmed since that date. Her current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators continue to seek information about her disappearance and the identity of her companion.
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Philadelphia Police Department - East Detective Division
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timeline
Lead #4What was Virgie's intended route and timeline between Philadelphia and Baltimore? Where did she plan to stay?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP59104. Missing person: Virgie Nowell.
Last known contact: 2017-06-16 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: On June 14, 2017, the reporter stated that the complainant left for Baltimore, Maryland to apply for food stamps.
The complainant is originally from Baltimore, Maryland. The complainant was reported to be in the company of a white male, name "NIK".
No further information. Demographics: 44 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 1 in, 125 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Black. Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - East Detective Division | 2017-24-057716 | 2017-06-16.
Timeline of Events
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2017-06-14
Last Known Contact
Virgie Nowell left for Baltimore, Maryland to apply for food stamps, reportedly in the company of a white male named "NIK".
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2017-06-16
Last Known in Philadelphia
Last known contact date in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. No further information or sightings reported after this date.
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Case Information
Incident:June 14, 2017
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 14, 2017
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156853298
You can remain anonymous