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Janiah Strange Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Oct 6, 2021

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Victim Details

Created

Dec 1, 2021

Case Added

Dec 1, 2021

First Name

Janiah

Last Name

Strange

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

66 inches

Weight

130 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Oct 6, 2021

City

Houston

State

Texas

County

Harris County

Zip Code

77074

Tribal Land

Unknown

Agency ID

110223

Agency Name

Houston Police Department

Agency City

Houston

Agency State

Texas

Agency County

Harris County

Agency Zip Code

77048

Agency Contact

Sean King

Contact Job Title

Law Enforcement

Agency Address

8300 Mykawa, Texas

Agency Phone

8323941872

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

Agency Case #

1349437-21

Agency Report Date

Oct 6, 2021

Primary Agency

Houston Police Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 10, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP86800)

Janiah Strange, a 16-year-old girl from Houston, Texas, went missing on October 6, 2021. She was last seen in the area, but few details have been made public about her disappearance. Like many missing youth cases, authorities urge anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward. Law enforcement and organizations like the Texas Center for the Missing continue to highlight cases like Janiah's, seeking public help in locating her. Unfortunately, as of recent updates, her case remains unsolved, with ongoing searches by both authorities and volunteers.
Last Seen: Oct 6, 2021

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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.

86%Strong

Jane Doe — Houston, Texas

UP143053 • Found May 1, 2025

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Sex ✓Female

Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 16 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 99%13 mi away, same county

TimingFound 4 years after last seen

Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"

Weight 100%128 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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.

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Janiah Strange Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Oct 6, 2021

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