The person at the center of this case
Veronica Jill Blumhorst
Missing Person · Open
VERONICA JILL BLUMHORST - MENDOTA, ILLINOIS
Veronica Jill Blumhorst, 21, disappeared on September 21, 1990, after leaving her employment at 1:05 AM in Mendota, Illinois. She drove home four blocks and parked in her detached garage but never entered her home. She has not been seen or heard from since, and none of her personal property or clothing has been recovered.
Mendota, Illinois
🏛️ FBI Chicago Field Office
Case Summary
Veronica Jill Blumhorst, 21, disappeared on September 21, 1990, after leaving her employment at 1:05 AM in Mendota, Illinois. She drove home four blocks and parked in her detached garage but never entered her home. She has not been seen or heard from since, and none of her personal property or clothing has been recovered.
Timeline of Events
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1990-09-20
Last Contact
Date last contact with Veronica Jill Blumhorst
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1990-09-21
01:05Left Employment
Veronica left her place of employment at 1:05 AM and drove home four blocks away
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1990-09-21
01:05Parked in Garage
Parked car in detached garage, locked driver's door, closed overhead garage door, turned off garage light, and exited garage but never entered home
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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evidence
Lead #1Purse, keys, red smock, and VHS tapes never recovered
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evidence
Lead #2Light green short-sleeve sweater, white tank top, cream corduroy pants, brown shoes, purple satin jacket, class ring with blue sapphire stone, and black watch never recovered
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clue
Lead #3Disappeared between garage and home after parking vehicle
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person
Lead #4Blonde hair shorter than collar length, 5'1", 100 pounds, hazel eyes, wore wire rim prescription glasses, had braces
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open
Case Number:222
Started:September 20, 1990
Last Updated:April 26, 2026