Silver Alert IN - Ja'Niyah McMichael, 13, Gary, 11 Aug 2024

[mlhenn]

https://wgntv.com/missing/gary-indiana-missing-teen/

Police said 13-year-old Ja’Niyah McMichael was last seen Sunday, Aug. 11 in the 1900 block of Malcolm X Drive.

She was last seen wearing pajamas with a black hoodie and black and red shoes. She stands four feet tall and weighs 110 pounds.

 

[mlhenn]

13-year-old girl from Gary, Indiana, missing for nearly 2 weeks, family says

Family and friends of a missing teen from Gary organized a search party for her on Saturday. Gary police said Ja'Niyah McMichael disappeared from her home nearly two weeks ago.

abc7chicago.com

Jasmine says when she got up early the next morning to get the kids up for school, she found the home's front door ajar, the back door unlocked, and her oldest daughter gone.

Ja'Niyah's mother said some of the teen's clothes are also missing.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Dalia Guerrero is wracked with worry. She says her 13-year-old granddaughter, Ja'Niyah McMichael, has been missing for nearly two weeks.

"Just reach out. We just need to know you are okay," Guerrero said. "If somebody does have her, please just let her go."

13-year-old girl from Gary, Indiana, missing for nearly 2 weeks, family says

Family and friends of a missing teen from Gary organized a search party for her on Saturday. Gary police said Ja'Niyah McMichael disappeared from her home nearly two weeks ago.

abc7chicago.com

 

[PommyMommy]

Silver Alert issued

SEP 5, 2024

Indiana Silver Alert issued for 13-year-old girl last seen Aug. 11

Ja’Niyah McMichael was believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical aid. She was last seen at 11 p.m. Aug. 11, 2024.

www.wishtv.com

• An Indiana Silver Alert was issued Thursday night.
• Ja’Niyah was believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical aid.
• Gary police had first issued an alert about the girl on Facebook on Aug. 16.

 

[imaxwell52]

Updated flyer from grandmothers Facebook page:

 

[imaxwell52]

Facebook Live with Ja'Niyah's father:

Father of Ja'Niyah speaks out and shares his thoughts on the situation.

 

[imaxwell52]

I encourage anyone who is interested in finding this child, to look into this case. A lot of questions are not being answered by local police department! They haven't even held a press conference or issued a statement whatsoever about this missing child. Basically, just laughing in the families face! Her grandmother is out every single night looking for her!

 

[imaxwell52]

13-year-old girl from Gary, Indiana, missing for nearly 2 weeks, family says

Family and friends of a missing teen from Gary organized a search party for her on Saturday. Gary police said Ja'Niyah McMichael disappeared from her home nearly two weeks ago.

abc7chicago.com

Jasmine says when she got up early the next morning to get the kids up for school, she found the home's front door ajar, the back door unlocked, and her oldest daughter gone.

Ja'Niyah's mother said some of the teen's clothes are also missing.

Ja'Niyah's mother needs looked at a little more closer!

 

[Happypetitvieux01]

Unfortunately, can't read it, behind pay wall.
Refers to court documents.
Anyone else?
Man charged in attack at search party for missing teen

 

[Happypetitvieux01]

Ja'Niyah's mother needs looked at a little more closer!

Googling names, lot of info about family past.

 

[PommyMommy]

OCT 5, 2024

Search continues for 13-year-old girl missing from Gary

A search warrant has been issued after a 13-year-old girl was reported missing from Gary, Indiana in August.

www.fox32chicago.com

Ja’Niyah McMichael was last seen on Aug. 11. Authorities, including the Gary Police Department, the FBI, and the Department of Child Services, have been collaborating to investigate her disappearance.

Gary police execute search warrant in case of missing 13-year-old girl

Gary police served a search warrant in connection with the disappearance of a 13-year-old girl who was last seen in mid August, authorities said.

www.nbcchicago.com

... City officials said the investigation led Gary Police Department detectives to obtain a search warrant, which was executed at an unspecified location in conjunction with the FBI.

"To preserve the integrity of the case, the Gary Police Department is limited in additional details that can be shared publicly," the post continued.

https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/city-officials-express-concern-regarding-missing-teen-from-gary/

... An initial post by the department on Aug. 16 indicated Ja’Niyah may be a runaway, but updates from the city portray a deeper concern for her welfare.

“Do I believe she ran away? No I don’t believe she ran away. She’s not a street kid. She doesn’t do stuff like this,” said Guerrero. [Ja’Niyah's grandmother]

13-year-old girl from Gary, Indiana missing for nearly 2 months; FBI now investigating

Saturday marked 55 days since 13-year-old Ja'Niyah McMichael went missing in Gary, Indiana. Family members told ABC7 they were pleased to see the FBI is now involved in the investigation as a search warrant was executed.

abc7chicago.com

The FBI and Gary police executed a search warrant Saturday on the home where McMichael stayed.

 

[mlhenn]

FBI joins search for 13-year-old Ja'Niyah McMichael, missing since August from Gary, Indiana

Gary police officers and FBI agents executed a search warrant Saturday at the home where Ja'Niyah stayed.

www.cbsnews.com

The FBI is now involved in the search for a missing 13-year-old girl From Gary, Indiana.

Ja'Niyah McMichael was last seen Monday, Aug. 11, Gary police said.

 

[mlhenn]

13-year-old girl from Gary, Indiana missing for nearly 2 months; FBI now investigating

Saturday marked 55 days since 13-year-old Ja'Niyah McMichael went missing in Gary, Indiana. Family members told ABC7 they were pleased to see the FBI is now involved in the investigation as a search warrant was executed.

abc7chicago.com

"There has been a slew of bad information that has been going around that can possibly hurt or hinder this case," said Lisette Guillen with Case Files Chicago.

The Gary Police Department confirmed it is continuing to work with the FBI in searching for McMichael, but it is are urging the community to report possible tips to them rather than posting rumors on social media.

 

[GraceG]

Unfortunately, can't read it, behind pay wall.
Refers to court documents.
Anyone else?
Man charged in attack at search party for missing teen

The Chicago Tribune has the article up. I don't have a subscription and could read it. Gary man charged for brawl during search party for missing 13-year-old girl

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Her disappearance follows that of 13-year-old Ja'Niyah McMichael, who went missing on Aug. 11 within blocks of Baum’s last known location. Police say McMichael may also have been pregnant. She is described as 5-foot-2, weighing about 110 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Pregnant Gary woman disappears near location of teen’s earlier missing case: police

Police are searching for a 25-year-old woman who was nine months pregnant when she went missing from Gary, Indiana, last month.

www.fox32chicago.com

 

[Mskey215]

I'm looking at Gary with the side eyes now. They only look for keys around Gary. It's 4 pregnant and missing.
Stubblefield
Baum
Turner
McMichael(child)

 

[Mama Smurf]

Unfortunately, can't read it, behind pay wall.
Refers to court documents.
Anyone else?
Man charged in attack at search party for missing teen

"Gary man charged in connection with attack atsearch party for missing teen
By Lizzie Kaboski
Sep 12, 2024

CROWN POINT — A 31-year-old Gary man was charged in connection with a fight that broke out last month at a search party for a missing teenage girl.

Darnell Compton Jr. was charged with felony battery by means of a deadly weapon, battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, attempted battery against a public safety official, strangulation, misdemeanor striking a law enforcement animal, resisting law enforcement and domestic battery, Lake Criminal Court records show.

Family and friends were at a search party Aug. 24 for Ja'Niyah McMichael, 13, who was last heard from Aug. 11. The search group was near the 5300 block of Broadway in Merrillville, according to a probable cause affidavit,when Compton showed up uninvited.

Compton shares children with McMichael's mother, the document said, and he allegedly demanded to take the children with him. McMichael's mother told police Compton had not been involved in the children's lives for a few years so she told him he could not take the kids.

Compton allegedly wrapped his hands around the woman's throat and choked her, the document said. Someone standing nearby pulled the woman out of Compton's grasp as he tried to attack her again.

Compton then punched another woman with brass knuckles, the affidavit said, and a fight ensued. Officers arrived on scene and broke up the fight. Both victims refused medical attention.

When an officer attempted to handcuff Compton, he pulled away, shoved his elbows into the officer's vest and tried to punch him, according to the document. Another officer ordered his K-9 to bite Compton and Compton repeatedly hit the dog in the face until the dog gained control.

Compton was then taken into custody. Police said his eyes were bloodshot and he smelled of alcohol.

The dog's face was swollen and his left eye was bloodshot after he was struck, the affidavit said. A veterinarian who evaluated the dog said he had a broken blood vessel and swollen jaw.

Compton's bail amount has not yet been set. He has not yet made a formal appearance in court, online records show.


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[modesty blaise]

Was she seen on surveillance leaving? You don't wear shoes to bed. I'm guessing lured away from home and straight into trafficking.

 

[GuyfromCanada]

Have you seen this child? Ja'Niyah McMichael

Missing From: Gary, IN. Missing Date: August 11, 2024. Ja'Niyah may stay in the local area or may travel to Chicago, Illinois. She has her ears pierced..

www.missingkids.org

AUG 13, 2024

Jasmine says when she got up early the next morning to get the kids up for school, she found the home's front door ajar, the back door unlocked, and her oldest daughter gone.

13-year-old girl from Gary, Indiana, missing for nearly 2 weeks, family says

Family and friends of a missing teen from Gary organized a search party for her on Saturday. Gary police said Ja'Niyah McMichael disappeared from her home nearly two weeks ago.

abc7chicago.com

OCT 5, 2024

GARY, Ind. (WLS) -- Saturday marked 55 days since a 13-year-old girl went missing in Gary, Indiana, and her loved ones have not stopped their efforts.

Family members told ABC7 they were pleased to see the FBI is now involved in the investigation as a search warrant was executed Saturday at Ja'Niyah McMichael's home.

More at 13-year-old girl from Gary, Indiana missing for nearly 2 months; FBI now investigating

What happened to Ja'Niyah? She's been missing for 7 months.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

‘Happy Birthday Wherever You Are’: FBI Offers $20K Reward for Missing Indiana Girl Ja’Niyah McMichael

A $20,000 reward is being for information regarding the disappearance of 14-year-old Ja’Niyah McMichael, who vanished last year in Gary, Indiana. According to ABC Chicago, McMichael’s mother reported her missing on August 12, 2024, from their residence on Malcolm X Boulevard in Gary. She was...

www.crimeonline.com

April 29, 2025

A $20,000 reward is being for information regarding the disappearance of 14-year-old Ja’Niyah McMichael, who vanished last year in Gary, Indiana.

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The city of Gary and the FBI combined funds to offer the reward for “anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for her disappearance,” WNDU reports.