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Velena Moreno, a 48-year-old woman, was last seen in Spokane, Washington, on December 31, 2024. That day marked her final known contact with anyone, and since then, there have been no confirmed sightings or communications. Her disappearance is documented in the national NamUs database under case number MP148590, a stark reminder that behind each case number is a person deeply missed by those who love them.

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Last Seen: Dec 31, 2024

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Victim Details

Jul 31, 2025

Aug 04, 2025

Velena

Moreno

48

48

60 inches

65 inches

125 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Velena Moreno, a 48-year-old woman, was last seen in Spokane, Washington. Concerns for her well-being arose when she was reported missing from Johnson City, Tennessee, far from where she was eventually located. The circumstances surrounding her last known whereabouts are shrouded in a degree of uncertainty, adding to the distress of those who know her. Her family initiated the missing person report, setting in motion an interstate search for answers. The initial report, filed with the Johnson City Police Department, painted a picture of a woman whose sudden absence was both unexplained and out of character, prompting law enforcement to cast a wide net in their efforts to find her. The investigation into Velena's disappearance took a significant turn when law enforcement officials were able to make contact with her family members, which ultimately led to the discovery that she was in Spokane, Washington. While this news brought a wave of relief, it also introduced a new layer of complexity to the case. Authorities in Washington were notified and subsequently requested that Velena make contact with them in person to officially verify her safety and well-being. This standard procedure in missing persons cases is crucial to closing the investigation and confirming that the individual is not in any danger or under duress. Despite being located, Velena has not yet made in-person contact with law enforcement in Washington to confirm that she is safe. This has left her case in a state of limbo, as authorities cannot officially resolve her missing person status without this verification. The situation remains a source of concern, as the reasons for her lack of direct contact are unknown. The overview of this case highlights an unusual situation where a missing person is found, yet the official confirmation of their safety remains pending, leaving an unsettling question mark over the true circumstances of her situation and well-being.

Dec 31, 2024

Spokane

Washington

Spokane County

Spokane

No

173508

Johnson City Police Department

Johnson City

Tennessee

Washington County

37601

601 East Main Street, Tennessee

4234346160

Local

Law Enforcement

W24015668

2024-12-28

Johnson City Police Department

Brown

Unknown

Unknown

06/08/2026


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