Jonelle Matthews American girl missing 34 years ago, body found at pipeline site Date of Birth: . Country: USA

1. Discovery of Missing Girl's Remains
2. Identification of Jonelle Matthews
3. Disappearance of Jonelle Matthews
4. Public Concern and Presidential Appeal
5. Ongoing Investigation

Discovery of Missing Girl's Remains

On July 23, 2019, construction workers excavating a pipeline in Weld County, Colorado, uncovered the remains of a missing 12-year-old girl from 34 years ago.

Identification of Jonelle Matthews

Based on evidence from the scene and a coroner's investigation, authorities confirmed the remains were those of Jonelle Matthews, who vanished without a trace on December 20, 1984.

Disappearance of Jonelle Matthews

Jonelle was last seen entering her home around 8 PM on the day she disappeared. She had attended a school choir concert earlier that evening and was dropped off by a friend and his father.

Public Concern and Presidential Appeal

In March 1985, President Ronald Reagan highlighted Jonelle's disappearance in a speech urging newspapers to publicize missing children cases.

Ongoing Investigation

Following the discovery of Jonelle's remains, a new team of investigators was assembled to review the evidence and conduct further investigation. The case remains active.