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Renisia Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tampa, Florida on Feb 24, 1989

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Victim Details

Mar 8, 2021

Jan 26, 2023

Renisia

Johnson

57

20

65 inches

120 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Feb 24, 1989

Tampa

Florida

Hillsborough County

33610

No

101326

Tampa Police Department

Tampa

Florida

Hillsborough County

33602

411 North Franklin Street, Florida

8132763200

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.tampagov.net/police

89-16872

Feb 24, 1989

Tampa Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP78570) and 3 other sources
Renisia Elaine Johnson, a 20-year-old woman, was last seen on February 22, 1989, in Tampa, Florida. She was wearing a black and white jacket, acid-washed jeans, and black suede boots when she disappeared. Renisia left her residence and has not been heard from since. Very few details are available regarding the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, and the case remains unsolved.

At the time of her disappearance, Renisia was 5'5", weighed about 120 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. Despite ongoing investigations, there have been no significant leads in her case. Authorities continue to seek any information that might help solve this long-standing mystery.
Last Seen: Feb 24, 1989

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Renisia Elaine Johnson - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP78570 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Renisia Elaine Johnson -- Missing Since February 1989 (ATTEMPT ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Fort Lauderdale (unincorporated), Florida - unidentified case UP1162
    Jane Doe — Fort Lauderdale (unincorporated), Florida
    UP1162 • Found May 8, 1991
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 57%188 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — North Palm Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP7761
    Jane Doe — North Palm Beach, Florida
    UP7761 • Found Dec 10, 2005
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 62%164 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida
    UP7769 • Found May 13, 2009
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–29 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 60%174 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%121 lb vs 120 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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