Missing Since: 2024-08-12 Location: Gary, Indiana
Ja’Niyah was last seen at her home in the 1900 block of Malcom X Blvd in Gary, Indiana on August 12, 2024. She has never been heard from again. Her mother, whom she lived with, reported her missing. Ja’Niyah has ties to East Chicago, Indiana as well as Gary. She may still be in the local area, or may be in Chicago, Illinois. Foul play is strongly suspected in Ja’Niyah’s case. Her disappearance remains unsolved. Investigating Agency Gary Police Department 219-881-7300 Source Information Federal Bureau of Investigation The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Lured Lost And Unsolved Black Kids Haven Ja’Niyah McMichael’s Father’s Facebook Page WLTH Radio Fox 32 Chicago NBC 5 Chicago Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated December 26, 2025; casefile added.