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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11283) and 3 other sources
Joanna Carrie Newman, aged 21 at the time, was last seen on January 13, 2011, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She has been missing for over a decade, and despite numerous efforts to locate her, no significant breakthroughs have emerged. Joanna is described as a white female with blonde or strawberry-colored hair, blue eyes, standing at 5'2" and weighing around 120 pounds. She has distinct tattoos, including a dove with an olive branch on her right shoulder and brass knuckles on her left hip, which may help in identifying her.

Joanna's case remains unsolved, and her disappearance has left her family and the community searching for answers. She was last seen in the Fort Lauderdale area, but details surrounding the circumstances of her disappearance are scarce. Local law enforcement, including the Broward County Sheriff's Office, has been involved in the investigation, and her case is also listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).

Despite the passage of time, Joanna's case has garnered attention from online communities and true crime platforms, where people continue to discuss and share updates. Her family and authorities continue to seek any information that could lead to her discovery, urging anyone who may know something to come forward.

Last Seen: Jan 13, 2011

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Florida
UP15881 • Found Oct 1, 2016
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 19–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.