Barbara Jean Nelson, 34, was last seen in Vinita Park, Missouri, on September 15, 2023. She is described as a Black female, 5 feet 5 inches tall, about 245 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Her last-known clothing was a black zip-up hooded sweatshirt, a white t-shirt, and black sweatpants.

Very few details about the circumstances of her disappearance have been released. The North County Police Cooperative is handling the investigation, which is currently classified as a missing person case. Family and friends have not had contact with her since that September day, and the lack of information has left many questions unanswered.

If anyone saw Barbara around Vinita Park on or after September 15, 2023, or has information about her whereabouts, please share what is known.