Venika Williams

Case Type: Endangered,Other
DOB: 01/01/1990
Missing Date: 12/22/2017
Age Now: 35
Missing City: Newark
Missing State: NJ
Case Number: 18-000165

Gender: Female
Race: Black
Complexion: Medium
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 142lbs
Hair Color: Black
Hair Length: Medium
Eye Color: Brown
Glasses or Contacts: None

Location Last Seen: Venika was last seen in the 100 block of Dayton Street, in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Circumstances of Disappearance: The mother of four and a hairdresser was reportedly on her way to Jersey City to meet a client for a hair appointment. According to federal prosecutors, Venika's former live-in boyfriend, Asmar Earp, accessed her personal information and, within days of her disappearance in 2017, started embezzling benefit payments meant for her disabled son. Venika has never been seen or heard from again.

Last Seen Wearing: She was wearing a black coat, blue jeans and red sneakers and was carrying a red purse.

Identifying Marks or Characteristics: Venika has a tattoo on her left hand that reads "Tanesha".