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Jan 02, 2020
Jan 14, 2021
Tonee
Turner
27
22
63 inches
130 lbs
Black / African American
Female
Tonee Marie Turner, a 22-year-old artist, vanished on December 30, 2019, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after what seemed to be a routine day. She worked her shift at Studebaker Metals, and afterward, made a customary stop at Dobr� Tea in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood. She was last seen getting off a bus near her home in Hazelwood. The last known contact anyone had with Tonee was a phone call with her sister at approximately 6:00 p.m. that evening. Later that night, a cyclist crossing the Homestead Grays Bridge discovered some of her personal belongings, including her backpack, shoes, and a ceramic pot she had made, left on the pedestrian walkway. This discovery, miles from her home, marked the beginning of a distressing mystery for her family and community. The discovery of Tonee's belongings on the bridge, which included her phone, keys, wallet, and a diary, immediately raised concerns. Her family was contacted the following day by the individual who found her bag. When Tonee failed to show up for work, her family's worry intensified, and she was officially reported as a missing person on January 1, 2020. In the days and weeks that followed, her family, friends, and community members organized extensive searches, distributing flyers and going door-to-door in hopes of finding any information. The case garnered some local media attention, and vigils were held to pray for her safe return. Despite these efforts, and some reported potential sightings that were never confirmed, no significant leads have emerged. The circumstances surrounding Tonee's disappearance remain an unsolved puzzle. Investigators have explored various possibilities, but no evidence of foul play has been publicly released. The placement of her belongings on the Homestead Grays Bridge has led to speculation, but with no witnesses and a lack of clear evidence, the events of that night are unknown. Her family has highlighted that Tonee was at a transitional point in her life, having recently broken up with her boyfriend and was planning to move in with her sister just days after she disappeared. Described as a vibrant and talented artist who was deeply involved in her community, her sudden and unexplained absence continues to be a source of profound grief and uncertainty for all who knew her. The investigation into her disappearance is ongoing, with her loved ones holding onto hope for answers.
Dec 30, 2019
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
No
70572
Pittsburgh Police Department
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
15233
Julie Ott
Detective (Missing Persons)
1203 Western Avenue, Pennsylvania
4123237800
Local
Law Enforcement
19-264396
2019-12-30
Pittsburgh Police Department
7682
Black
Brown
Brown
05/26/2026
