0 Vanished in the Shadows: The Unsolved Disappearance of Deborah Kay Johnson from San Leandro
- Missing Persons
- by CSC Blog
- 04/18/2025
A Mysterious Disappearance
On June 11, 1992, Deborah Kay Johnson vanished without a trace from San Leandro, California. At 39 years old, Deborah was last seen in the area, and since that day, no confirmed sightings or communications have been reported. Her sudden disappearance has left family, friends, and investigators puzzled for over three decades. Despite efforts by law enforcement and the community, the case remains unsolved, with little information available to provide answers.
Physical Description and Identifiers
Deborah stood between 5'0" and 5'5" tall and weighed approximately 115 to 135 pounds. She had brown hair and green eyes, with a freckled complexion and double-pierced ears. Distinctive features included a pink rose tattoo on her chest, a butterfly tattoo on her lower abdomen, and a surgical scar on her abdomen. She may have been wearing jewelry such as a diamond and opal ring, gold chain necklaces, diamond earrings, and a Black Hills gold anklet at the time of her disappearance.
Alternate Names and Nicknames
Deborah was known to use the last names Griswold and Jeglum and may have gone by the nickname "Debbie" or the initials "D.J." These aliases could have been used in various aspects of her life, potentially complicating efforts to trace her whereabouts.
Investigative Efforts
The San Leandro Police Department has been the primary agency investigating Deborah's disappearance, with case number 92-12424. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open, and authorities continue to seek information that could lead to a resolution. The California Department of Justice also lists Deborah as a missing person, providing additional details to aid in identification. ...Read More