Janteyl Johnson, who was 15 and pregnant when she vanished on Feb. 3, 2010, would be 23, and her baby would be almost 8. There are no suspects in Janteyl's disappearance. It's like she fell off the face of the earth, never to be seen or heard from again.

Janteyl did have a history of running away, but it's clear — based on all the information I've gathered over the years — that Janteyl probably never planned to be gone this long. It makes no sense. It's absurd to think that a 15-year-old pregnant teen could pull that off on her own for this long. 

​It's safe to say that something else happened, but the older man investigators believe she may have left with has refused to speak with investigators. He's moved on with his life. 

​There are so many questions. What else has the person responsible for Janteyl's disappearance been able to get away with by now? Was he the only person involved in her disappearance? What about her child? If they are in a different state, would the FBI get involved?

We know that in the beginning, the police focused on two investigative leads: the 27-year-old alleged father of her unborn child and a 42-year-old man who was also in contact with Janteyl the day she disappeared. He has spoken with investigators. This information is solid as a rock and confirmed with multiple sources. Then there's a third guy, but I don't know much about him yet. 

Of course, there's always a possibility that something else happened altogether. Maybe Janteyl left with someone that investigators don't know about. It's unlikely, but anything is possible.​

​​Even though there have been many twists and turns in the case over the years — especially in the last 9 months — everything leads back to the same question: Who benefitted most by having Janteyl disappear?

Anyone with information on the disappearance of Janteyl Johnson is urged to contact
1-800-THE-LOST or NCCPD at 302-395-8171.

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Reading through court records as part of the research process for Janteyl Johnson's case.

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Janteyl Johnson. Evelyn Hernandez. Morgan Martin. Senicha Marie Lessman. Savanna Lafontaine-Greywind. Laura Wallen. Akia Eggleston.

​These women share a common denominator: they were all were pregnant when they vanished. 

​Some of these women and their unborn children  were murdered. Others have never been found. 
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I'd like to share the story of Akia Eggleston of Baltimore, Maryland. The 22-year-old was 35 weeks into a high-risk pregnancy when she disappeared on May 3, 2017. At first, investigators believed she left on her own, but now they suspect foul play.

I recently had a chance to speak with Akia's family and the Baltimore Police about the bizarre circumstances surrounding the young mom's disappearance. We also obtained surveillance video of the last known sighting of Akia Eggleston the day she disappeared. 
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​I'd like to thank the family and the Baltimore PD for helping us tell Akia's story. That doesn't always happen. Janteyl Johnson's case is a perfect example. You can't expect the community  to come forward with tips if they don't even know that someone is missing. 

Anyone with information on Akia Eggleston's whereabouts is asked to call Baltimore PD at 410-396-2499.

​Imagine the pain the families of four young men shot dead, burned, and buried on a property in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, are going through right now. 

​​The victims are identified as: Dean Finocchario, 19; Thomas Meo, 21; Mark Sturgis, 22; and Jimi Patrick, 19. Their families had reported them missing on separate days the week before, and from there the investigation took off. This case is a perfect example of how crucial it is for investigators to reach out to the media when dealing with a missing person case, and for the media to respond, especially in those first few hours. Otherwise, how can the public be expected to come forward with information if they don't even know someone's disappeared?

​Bucks County District Attorney, Matthew Weintraub, was front and center from the start of this investigation, holding multiple news conferences and encouraging the public to come forward with tips. Pictures of the victims appeared on every news channel--local and national--as well as online. 

​The public responded by providing crucial information to investigators. As a result of those efforts from the public, the media, and most of all due to outstanding police work, this case resulted in the arrest of cousins, Cosmo DiNardo, 20, and Sean Kratz, 20. 

According to the probable cause affidavit, all four bodies were found on a property belonging to DiNardo's parents. Three of the bodies were buried in a 12-foot-deep common grave, the fourth was buried in a shallow grave not far from the others. In exchange for his confession to the killings, DiNardo won't face the death penalty. Both men are being held without bond. 

As I watched this case unfold, I couldn't help but think about Janteyl Johnson. What if Janteyl and her baby had received the same attention and media coverage? Or even a quarter of the coverage this case generated? Chances are maybe their disappearance would be solved by now. 

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​Although heart-wrenching, at least the victims in the Bucks County case will be returned to their families, and justice will soon prevail. Thank goodness the four young men weren't dismissed as just runaways or troubled youth. The chilling details of their deaths, allegedly over drug deals gone wrong, will haunt their families and the community for years to come. 
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The editing process is underway. A more clear timeline of what happened the day Janteyl Johnson vanished is emerging.  Did she really run away? 

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May 25 is National Missing Children's Day. It's a day to remember and raise awareness about the thousands of missing children who have yet to come home.  Make sure you share a poster of a missing child in your area. 

By: Claudia Rivero
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​Janteyl Johnson's case will be solved. It will be solved because someone is going to do the right thing and come forward with information about her disappearance. That's what I believe.
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People who were once afraid to talk may suddenly get a case of loose lips. It's also possible their conscience will get to them and eat away at their sense of peace. Either way, Janteyl Johnson's case will be solved.
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I've followed Janteyl's story since she disappeared in 2010. We've put together videos and created this blog to raise awareness about Janteyl and her unborn child. I've spoken to countless people, traveled to multiple states and knocked on more doors than I can recall. Once you start asking questions the pieces of the puzzle slowly start to emerge. I've also reached out to the New Castle County Police countless times to see if they'd be interested in doing a piece about Janteyl, but so far they have not responded with a yes or no.
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It doesn't mean that others don't want to keep this unsettling case in the public eye. The Johnson family very much wants to know what happened to their daughter and grandchild, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children would also like to see this case solved. Someone out there knows what happened to Janteyl and her baby, and the time has come for them to speak up. Do the right thing. If you have information about Janteyl Johnson call the New Castle County Police at 302-395-8133. This case will be solved. ​

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