Missing Woman: Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson - TX - 07/13/2004
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:23 PM
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7/15/04
Authorities Asking for Your Help In Locating Missing Lubbock Woman
The Sheriff's Department released the woman's name and picture late Thursday afternoon and they're asking for your help in locating her.
On Thursday, the Sheriff's Office released information on missing person Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson. She's described as 26-years-old, with a small build, brown hair and blue eyes. She also has several tattoos throughout her body.
Wilkerson was last seen on Tuesday at a friend's house in south Lubbock County. Her father reported her missing Wednesday night which has prompted this investigation. At this point investigators do not suspect foul play is involved, but it is still early in the investigation.
"During our initial investigation a lot of times we can uncover information to immediately locate people and in this instance we weren't able to do that so we're going to go out and let the public help us out in this effort," explains Cody Scott from the Sheriff's Department.
If you have any information on Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson's whereabouts you're encouraged to call the Sheriff's Office at (806) 775-1501.
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:23 PM
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Lubbock Woman Missing
Another person has turned up missing in Lubbock County.
Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson, 26, was last seen Tuesday morning at a friend`s home in south Lubbock County.
The details surrounding her disappearance are vague. Right now, sheriff`s deputies just consider her a missing person and they`re looking for any details that might lead them to her whereabouts.
She was reported missing on Wednesday. "The initial report came in from her dad that she was missing," says Lieutenant Cody Scott, with the Lubbock County Sheriff`s Office. "He was concerned, so we initiated the investigation."
Little has been revealed about where Jennifer lives or who she was last seen with. "This investigation is just beginning," says Lieutenant Scott. "There`s a lot of information we`re going to withold at this time until we get the case built up a little bit more."
Authorities say lack of information is what prompted them to declare Jennifer a missing person in the first place. "During our initial investigation a lot of times we can recover information to immediately locate people, and in this instance we were not able to do that...so we`re going to go out and let the public help us out in this effort," says Lieutenant Scott.
Wilkerson is described at 5 feet 5 inches tall with a slim build. She has short brown hair with blue eyes. She has tattoos on her left shoulder, left lower abdomen, right wrist and right ankle. She also has a lower lip piercing.
If you have any information on the disappearance of Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson, you are urged to call the Lubbock County Sheriff`s Office at 775-1601.
Lubbock Woman Missing
Another person has turned up missing in Lubbock County.
Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson, 26, was last seen Tuesday morning at a friend`s home in south Lubbock County.
The details surrounding her disappearance are vague. Right now, sheriff`s deputies just consider her a missing person and they`re looking for any details that might lead them to her whereabouts.
She was reported missing on Wednesday. "The initial report came in from her dad that she was missing," says Lieutenant Cody Scott, with the Lubbock County Sheriff`s Office. "He was concerned, so we initiated the investigation."
Little has been revealed about where Jennifer lives or who she was last seen with. "This investigation is just beginning," says Lieutenant Scott. "There`s a lot of information we`re going to withold at this time until we get the case built up a little bit more."
Authorities say lack of information is what prompted them to declare Jennifer a missing person in the first place. "During our initial investigation a lot of times we can recover information to immediately locate people, and in this instance we were not able to do that...so we`re going to go out and let the public help us out in this effort," says Lieutenant Scott.
Wilkerson is described at 5 feet 5 inches tall with a slim build. She has short brown hair with blue eyes. She has tattoos on her left shoulder, left lower abdomen, right wrist and right ankle. She also has a lower lip piercing.
If you have any information on the disappearance of Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson, you are urged to call the Lubbock County Sheriff`s Office at 775-1601.
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:24 PM
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7/19/04
Missing Woman's Parents Ask for Help
"I'm really at a loss for what to say. I never imagined being in this position," said Jack Wilkerson, a father in distress. His 26-year-old daughter has been missing for a week. "We don't know what's happened to Jennifer," he said.
Missing under suspicious circumstances, believed to be in danger, authorities are investigating Jennifer Wilkerson's case as an abduction, but have yet to disclose if there's any physical evidence surrounding her disappearance. "I can't say at this time," said Lubbock County Sheriff's officer Greg Parrott. They've been fielding calls and following leads. "We do have a number of individuals that we are talking to at this time," Parrott said.
Three months ago NewsChannel 11 interviewed Jennifer for a story about the sin tax proposal. She was helpful, outgoing, engaging. The very characteristics that have made her absence so alarming. "So out of character not to be in contact with us. She had already made tentative plans to visit with us last weekend," said Jack Wilkerson.
Authorities are expected to hold a press conference Tuesday, July 20th, to provide further details about the investigation.
If you have any information, call the Sheriff's Department at (806) 775-1601.
7/19/04
Missing Woman's Parents Ask for Help
"I'm really at a loss for what to say. I never imagined being in this position," said Jack Wilkerson, a father in distress. His 26-year-old daughter has been missing for a week. "We don't know what's happened to Jennifer," he said.
Missing under suspicious circumstances, believed to be in danger, authorities are investigating Jennifer Wilkerson's case as an abduction, but have yet to disclose if there's any physical evidence surrounding her disappearance. "I can't say at this time," said Lubbock County Sheriff's officer Greg Parrott. They've been fielding calls and following leads. "We do have a number of individuals that we are talking to at this time," Parrott said.
Three months ago NewsChannel 11 interviewed Jennifer for a story about the sin tax proposal. She was helpful, outgoing, engaging. The very characteristics that have made her absence so alarming. "So out of character not to be in contact with us. She had already made tentative plans to visit with us last weekend," said Jack Wilkerson.
Authorities are expected to hold a press conference Tuesday, July 20th, to provide further details about the investigation.
If you have any information, call the Sheriff's Department at (806) 775-1601.
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:24 PM
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Volunteers Needed for Missing Persons
Authorities will expand the search for a missing Lubbock woman with the help of community volunteers.
Jennifer Wilkerson has been missing for nine days now. And as more time passes, the chance that Jennifer is somewhere against her will increases. So now the Sheriff's Department wants to broaden their search, with your help.
More than 500 people showed up to assist in a foot search for Joanna Rogers just a few months ago and now, the Sheriff's Department is turning to the community again and hoping for the same response.
"This weekend we are coordinating a search with an organization, United Response Search and Rescue. They are assisting in a massive ground search, we have some areas of interest that we need help searching. Not only for Jennifer, but also for Joanna Rogers. We want to combine the efforts and utilize the resources that have been so generously provided by our community and that is people," said Sgt. Greg Parrott.
Sgt. Parrott, says at this time there are no links between the two cases, other than the fact that it's two girls from south Lubbock County. Sgt. Parrott and Lt. Cody Scott are both working around the clock interviewing anyone that was a part of Jennifer's life, and while all are cooperating, they say all the clues aren't coming in.
"At this point we're still exploring a number of leads that have come in from the community. However we still haven't received the call from that right person who knows where she is or what has happened to her," said Sgt. Parrott.
The Sheriff's Department has already searched by foot and air the area around Jennifer's house, but now they need your help.
Volunteers are needed this Saturday starting at 8am. The search headquarters will be at Cooper High school off of the Tahoka Highway and Woodrow Road. All volunteers must be over 16 years of age, and officials recommend you wear long pants and plenty of sunscreen, and bring water to stay hydrated.
26-year-old Jennifer Wilkerson is about 5’5†and weighs 110 pounds. She has brownish red hair, blue eyes and several tattoos. 16-year-old Joanna Rogers is also 5’5â€. Joanna weighs about 125 pounds and has red hair and hazel eyes. There is also a $15,000 reward for information leading to Joanna’s return.
Once again, if you have any information on either disappearance, you are asked to call the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office at 775-1601
Volunteers Needed for Missing Persons
Authorities will expand the search for a missing Lubbock woman with the help of community volunteers.
Jennifer Wilkerson has been missing for nine days now. And as more time passes, the chance that Jennifer is somewhere against her will increases. So now the Sheriff's Department wants to broaden their search, with your help.
More than 500 people showed up to assist in a foot search for Joanna Rogers just a few months ago and now, the Sheriff's Department is turning to the community again and hoping for the same response.
"This weekend we are coordinating a search with an organization, United Response Search and Rescue. They are assisting in a massive ground search, we have some areas of interest that we need help searching. Not only for Jennifer, but also for Joanna Rogers. We want to combine the efforts and utilize the resources that have been so generously provided by our community and that is people," said Sgt. Greg Parrott.
Sgt. Parrott, says at this time there are no links between the two cases, other than the fact that it's two girls from south Lubbock County. Sgt. Parrott and Lt. Cody Scott are both working around the clock interviewing anyone that was a part of Jennifer's life, and while all are cooperating, they say all the clues aren't coming in.
"At this point we're still exploring a number of leads that have come in from the community. However we still haven't received the call from that right person who knows where she is or what has happened to her," said Sgt. Parrott.
The Sheriff's Department has already searched by foot and air the area around Jennifer's house, but now they need your help.
Volunteers are needed this Saturday starting at 8am. The search headquarters will be at Cooper High school off of the Tahoka Highway and Woodrow Road. All volunteers must be over 16 years of age, and officials recommend you wear long pants and plenty of sunscreen, and bring water to stay hydrated.
26-year-old Jennifer Wilkerson is about 5’5†and weighs 110 pounds. She has brownish red hair, blue eyes and several tattoos. 16-year-old Joanna Rogers is also 5’5â€. Joanna weighs about 125 pounds and has red hair and hazel eyes. There is also a $15,000 reward for information leading to Joanna’s return.
Once again, if you have any information on either disappearance, you are asked to call the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office at 775-1601
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:24 PM
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7/24/04
The Search For Jennifer & Joanna
It's the second weekend into the investigation of missing woman Jennifer Wilkerson. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Department has called upon the community today to help search for clues on the disappearance of Wilkerson and that of Joanna Rogers who's been missing since May 4th.
"We're going to be looking for a body, as sad as that is we're going to be looking for a body," explains an organizer of the search.
As disturbing as it may sound, the search for Jennifer Wilkerson and Joanna Rogers has become a grim reality: two families and a community on the hunt for clues to where these two women may be.
"I just hope we don't find anything bad today but it's better than not knowing," sais Wilkerson's oldest sister, Michelle who drove in from New Mexico. She has been waiting patiently for answers, but now she's ready to join the search. "It's just waiting everyday waking up not knowing, I want to know something," she says.
Meanwhile, her family tries to stay strong through the search, grateful that the Lubbock community has been so responsive in their daughter's case. "It just makes you realize what a great world we do have, there's bad parts but these are strangers who came out to help, it's pretty wonderful," says Jackie, Jennifer's mother.
"We didn't realize how big a family we had until the last week and a half, it's been just amazing," adds Jennifer's father, Jack. He searches along with friends and strangers working diligently.
"She's touched so many people's lives and hearts as far as even not being there anymore so many people remember her because she was so loving and so special," says Natasha Bruton, friend and volunteer.
Joe Bill, father of Joanna Rogers, a man who is no stranger to missing a loved one, rallies side by side with the Wilkerson family in search of their children. "Well, we're here again and we're going to look again and maybe today will be the day that we'll find our girls," he says as he partakes in this organized effort.
Sergeant Greg Parrott says this search utilizes resources the community provides, by adding additional manpower to scour over areas that will strengthen the investigation, in more ways that one. "We will reach out and be able to touch that special person that knows something and just needs to come forward and tell us where the girls are at," he explains.
"This is nice you know, everybody pulling together and helping somebody they don't even know," adds Michelle.
Right now, investigators are asking for your help in locating a suspicious vehicle seen in Wilkerson's neighborhood a day before her disappearance. The vehicle is described as a small black pick up. The pick up is low rider style, which means it sits very low on the ground. It could also be equipped with hydraulics. The truck also has wheels with a smooth center cap. It is also believed to have decals on the rear window, and may have license plates from out of state. If you spot a vehicle with this description, you are urged to contact the Sheriff's Office immediately at 775-1480 .
7/24/04
The Search For Jennifer & Joanna
It's the second weekend into the investigation of missing woman Jennifer Wilkerson. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Department has called upon the community today to help search for clues on the disappearance of Wilkerson and that of Joanna Rogers who's been missing since May 4th.
"We're going to be looking for a body, as sad as that is we're going to be looking for a body," explains an organizer of the search.
As disturbing as it may sound, the search for Jennifer Wilkerson and Joanna Rogers has become a grim reality: two families and a community on the hunt for clues to where these two women may be.
"I just hope we don't find anything bad today but it's better than not knowing," sais Wilkerson's oldest sister, Michelle who drove in from New Mexico. She has been waiting patiently for answers, but now she's ready to join the search. "It's just waiting everyday waking up not knowing, I want to know something," she says.
Meanwhile, her family tries to stay strong through the search, grateful that the Lubbock community has been so responsive in their daughter's case. "It just makes you realize what a great world we do have, there's bad parts but these are strangers who came out to help, it's pretty wonderful," says Jackie, Jennifer's mother.
"We didn't realize how big a family we had until the last week and a half, it's been just amazing," adds Jennifer's father, Jack. He searches along with friends and strangers working diligently.
"She's touched so many people's lives and hearts as far as even not being there anymore so many people remember her because she was so loving and so special," says Natasha Bruton, friend and volunteer.
Joe Bill, father of Joanna Rogers, a man who is no stranger to missing a loved one, rallies side by side with the Wilkerson family in search of their children. "Well, we're here again and we're going to look again and maybe today will be the day that we'll find our girls," he says as he partakes in this organized effort.
Sergeant Greg Parrott says this search utilizes resources the community provides, by adding additional manpower to scour over areas that will strengthen the investigation, in more ways that one. "We will reach out and be able to touch that special person that knows something and just needs to come forward and tell us where the girls are at," he explains.
"This is nice you know, everybody pulling together and helping somebody they don't even know," adds Michelle.
Right now, investigators are asking for your help in locating a suspicious vehicle seen in Wilkerson's neighborhood a day before her disappearance. The vehicle is described as a small black pick up. The pick up is low rider style, which means it sits very low on the ground. It could also be equipped with hydraulics. The truck also has wheels with a smooth center cap. It is also believed to have decals on the rear window, and may have license plates from out of state. If you spot a vehicle with this description, you are urged to contact the Sheriff's Office immediately at 775-1480 .
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:24 PM
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Story last updated at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, July 25, 2004
Extensive search fails to find missing women
BY KELLIE TOLBERT
AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
The search for Jennifer Wilkerson and Joanna Rogers on Saturday did not uncover any new information but did cover a vast area of Lubbock.
The United Response Search and Rescue Team, the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office and many volunteers from throughout Lubbock searched the southern part of Lubbock County and some parts of the city.
Close to 200 volunteers lent their time and effort to the search for Joanna, 16, and Wilkerson, 26, according to Dana Ames, director of operations for the search team.
"We sent large teams into grocery stores, gas stations and places where kids hang out to hand out fliers of both girls," Ames said.
The search on Saturday covered more area than a May search for Joanna, Ames said.
The search team and the Sheriff's Office will continue their search on Sunday but without public volunteers.
"We will continue to apply pressure into the right places and the public volunteers will stay in touch with us and keep a look out for the missing girls," Ames said.
Ames said she believes the Sheriff's Office will not quit until they find Wilkerson and Joanna. Officials said there is no information at this time to indicate that the two incidents are related.
Sgt. Greg Parrott, of the Sheriff's Office, said the reward for information leading to the return of Wilkerson equals about $6,000 so far.
Wilkerson has been missing since July 13. She is slim, 5 feet 5 inches tall, with short brown hair that has a red tint. She has several tattoos.
Joanna has been missing since May 4 with an Amber Alert issued on May 6. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs 125 pounds and has long red hair. A $15,000 reward is being offered for information leading to her return.
To report information on the whereabouts of Wilkerson or Joanna, call (806) 775-1601.
Story last updated at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, July 25, 2004
Extensive search fails to find missing women
BY KELLIE TOLBERT
AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
The search for Jennifer Wilkerson and Joanna Rogers on Saturday did not uncover any new information but did cover a vast area of Lubbock.
The United Response Search and Rescue Team, the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office and many volunteers from throughout Lubbock searched the southern part of Lubbock County and some parts of the city.
Close to 200 volunteers lent their time and effort to the search for Joanna, 16, and Wilkerson, 26, according to Dana Ames, director of operations for the search team.
"We sent large teams into grocery stores, gas stations and places where kids hang out to hand out fliers of both girls," Ames said.
The search on Saturday covered more area than a May search for Joanna, Ames said.
The search team and the Sheriff's Office will continue their search on Sunday but without public volunteers.
"We will continue to apply pressure into the right places and the public volunteers will stay in touch with us and keep a look out for the missing girls," Ames said.
Ames said she believes the Sheriff's Office will not quit until they find Wilkerson and Joanna. Officials said there is no information at this time to indicate that the two incidents are related.
Sgt. Greg Parrott, of the Sheriff's Office, said the reward for information leading to the return of Wilkerson equals about $6,000 so far.
Wilkerson has been missing since July 13. She is slim, 5 feet 5 inches tall, with short brown hair that has a red tint. She has several tattoos.
Joanna has been missing since May 4 with an Amber Alert issued on May 6. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs 125 pounds and has long red hair. A $15,000 reward is being offered for information leading to her return.
To report information on the whereabouts of Wilkerson or Joanna, call (806) 775-1601.
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:25 PM
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7/25/04
Investigation Update of Missing Woman Jennifer Wilkerson
Sunday's wet weather dampened the efforts of the Lubbock County Sheriff's Department. A special crew was scheduled to continue the search for missing woman Jennifer Wilkerson, but it was cancelled due to the rainy conditions.
However, the crews will continue Monday. It's the second weekend of the search for the 26 year-old.
More than 200 people participated in Saturday's organized search, but investigators have not released any new information that was discovered. Right now, they are asking for your help in locating a suspicious vehicle seen in Wilkerson's neighborhood a day before her disappearance.
The vehicle is described as a small black pick-up truck. The pick-up is low rider style, which means it sits very low on the ground. It could also be equipped with hydraulics. The truck also has wheels with a smooth center cap.
The vehicle is also believed to have decals on the rear window and may have license plates from out of state. If you spot a vehicle with this description, you are urged to contact the Sheriff's Office immediately at (806) 775-1480.
7/25/04
Investigation Update of Missing Woman Jennifer Wilkerson
Sunday's wet weather dampened the efforts of the Lubbock County Sheriff's Department. A special crew was scheduled to continue the search for missing woman Jennifer Wilkerson, but it was cancelled due to the rainy conditions.
However, the crews will continue Monday. It's the second weekend of the search for the 26 year-old.
More than 200 people participated in Saturday's organized search, but investigators have not released any new information that was discovered. Right now, they are asking for your help in locating a suspicious vehicle seen in Wilkerson's neighborhood a day before her disappearance.
The vehicle is described as a small black pick-up truck. The pick-up is low rider style, which means it sits very low on the ground. It could also be equipped with hydraulics. The truck also has wheels with a smooth center cap.
The vehicle is also believed to have decals on the rear window and may have license plates from out of state. If you spot a vehicle with this description, you are urged to contact the Sheriff's Office immediately at (806) 775-1480.
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:26 PM
Jennifer's family now has their own website. You can see it here:
http://www.findjenniferwilkerson.wagls.com/
Please consider helping by printing up any one of the available posters as mnetioned above. Pray for Jennifer and her family.
Thank you.
http://www.findjenniferwilkerson.wagls.com/
Please consider helping by printing up any one of the available posters as mnetioned above. Pray for Jennifer and her family.
Thank you.
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:26 PM
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Still Missing Jennifer Wilkerson Lubbock Tx
The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 26-year-old woman, Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson, missing under suspicious circumstances, believed to be in danger.
She was last seen Tuesday morning, July 13, in the 2400 block of 118th St. Her boyfriend told deputies that Wilkerson was driving home from that location and then to work at Nothin' Butt Smokes. Wilkerson made it home; however she did not report to work.
She also never called her employer or picked up her last paycheck, the Sheriff's Office said. Her father, Jack Wilkerson of Hobbs, NM reported her missing Wednesday afternoon, after he failed to locate her. When sheriff's deputies arrived at her home in South Lubbock County, they found Wilkerson's car and two sets of house and car keys hanging on a hook just inside the door.
Her roommate was also contacted, but said that he had not seen or heard from her. Authorities are investigating Jennifer Wilkerson's case as an abduction, but have yet to disclose if there's any physical evidence surrounding her disappearance.
"I can't say at this time," said Lubbock County Sheriff's officer Greg Parrott. They've been fielding calls and following leads.
Jennifer was last seen wearing a red halter top, blue capri pants and black flip-flops. She has several tattoos: a small ladybug on the right rear of her neck, a dragon that wraps around her right ankle, a red rose with a small snake wound around the stem on her upper left arm, a butterfly on her back, roses on her right wrist, a fish on her stomach, a tattoo around her left leg and she wears a lip ring.
You Can Visit her Web At.
www.findjenniferwilkerson.wagls.com
If you have information regarding the whereabouts of Jennifer Wilkerson, please contact the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office at 1-806-775-1601 or 1-806-775-1604 You can call anonymously 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST) .. .. . If you see Jennifer, please call 911 or your local law enforcement agency immediately
Still Missing Jennifer Wilkerson Lubbock Tx
The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 26-year-old woman, Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson, missing under suspicious circumstances, believed to be in danger.
She was last seen Tuesday morning, July 13, in the 2400 block of 118th St. Her boyfriend told deputies that Wilkerson was driving home from that location and then to work at Nothin' Butt Smokes. Wilkerson made it home; however she did not report to work.
She also never called her employer or picked up her last paycheck, the Sheriff's Office said. Her father, Jack Wilkerson of Hobbs, NM reported her missing Wednesday afternoon, after he failed to locate her. When sheriff's deputies arrived at her home in South Lubbock County, they found Wilkerson's car and two sets of house and car keys hanging on a hook just inside the door.
Her roommate was also contacted, but said that he had not seen or heard from her. Authorities are investigating Jennifer Wilkerson's case as an abduction, but have yet to disclose if there's any physical evidence surrounding her disappearance.
"I can't say at this time," said Lubbock County Sheriff's officer Greg Parrott. They've been fielding calls and following leads.
Jennifer was last seen wearing a red halter top, blue capri pants and black flip-flops. She has several tattoos: a small ladybug on the right rear of her neck, a dragon that wraps around her right ankle, a red rose with a small snake wound around the stem on her upper left arm, a butterfly on her back, roses on her right wrist, a fish on her stomach, a tattoo around her left leg and she wears a lip ring.
You Can Visit her Web At.
www.findjenniferwilkerson.wagls.com
If you have information regarding the whereabouts of Jennifer Wilkerson, please contact the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office at 1-806-775-1601 or 1-806-775-1604 You can call anonymously 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST) .. .. . If you see Jennifer, please call 911 or your local law enforcement agency immediately
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:26 PM
Project Jason announces that Jennifer Wilkerson is the current 18 Wheel Angel campaign. Her campaign will continue through September 15th.
18 Wheel Angels is a national missing person's locator program in which truck drivers or other business travelers are recruited to place posters of a specific missing person along the way as they travel.
For additional information, please see:
http://www.projectjason.org/18wheel.shtml
You do not need to be a truck driver to help please posters. YOu can also help by telling any truck drivers or trucking companies you know about this program.
Thank you.
Kelly Jolkowski, Mother of Missing Jason Jolkowski
President and Founder,
Project Jason
www.projectjason.org
18 Wheel Angels is a national missing person's locator program in which truck drivers or other business travelers are recruited to place posters of a specific missing person along the way as they travel.
For additional information, please see:
http://www.projectjason.org/18wheel.shtml
You do not need to be a truck driver to help please posters. YOu can also help by telling any truck drivers or trucking companies you know about this program.
Thank you.
Kelly Jolkowski, Mother of Missing Jason Jolkowski
President and Founder,
Project Jason
www.projectjason.org
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:27 PM
Sunday, October 17, 2004
Amid the agony, parents cling to hope
BY JASON WOMACK
AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Jack Wilkerson's favorite picture of his daughter Jennifer now adorns the hundreds of white paper fliers that dot the windows of truck stops, gas stations and restaurants in Lubbock and along highways that feed into the city. Emblazoned above the image is one word: missing.
The photograph shows his daughter, now 26, peering out from under a hood in the dim twilight hours of a Colorado evening. She balls her fists and holds them close to her face to fight off the cold. Although she is shrouded in white, her smile is the brightest thing in the picture.
Jennifer Wilkerson Her parents have not seen that smile or heard her voice since she vanished from her south Lubbock County home more than three months ago.
Jennifer Wilkerson's July 13 disappearance sparked the second missing person investigation by the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office in a year. Joanna Rogers, 17, also vanished from her family's home May 4.
"This is Lubbock. This isn't Dallas, Houston or Austin. We've had two girls disappear in 10 weeks," Joanna's father, Joe Bill Rogers said. "That shakes the community."
The disappearances of Jennifer and Joanna have sparked f ruitless foot searches of the areas surrounding the homes of both women. The Sheriff's Office, working with a team of forensic divers, even searched Buffalo Springs Lake to no avail.
Despite significant rewards being offered for information leading to the return of the women, the investigations have yet to turn up any solid information leading to their locations, said Sgt. Greg Parrott with the Sheriff's Office.
Parrott, who supervises both investigations, spends every hour of his workday in a concentrated effort to find the women.
"We've taken extraordinary measures to follow up on every lead and even the slightest hunch," he said. "We do feel these cases will be solved, and they will be solved soon."
The Sheriff's Office does not believe the disappearances are related.
The parents of both women said the Sheriff's Office is doing everything it can to locate their daughters. As the search for the women continues, the families are growing desperate for information and struggling to answer the questions that haunt their thoughts.
The Wilkersons live moment to moment. They continue to go to work and live their lives. However, every reminder of their daughter can summon a flood of emotion.
"I can't drive by a softball game without seeing her slide into third base," Jack Wilkerson said.
He and his daughter shared a love of books and music. During her visits to the Wilkersons' home in Hobbs, N.M., they would retreat to his library to play songs for one another.
During lightning storms, they would head to the country to listen to music and watch the flashes of light streak across the New Mexico sky.
"She is also my best friend," he said of his daughter, who he described as fiercely independent.
Jennifer is always in her parents' thoughts. She enters their minds in the morning and she's with them when they fall asleep.
"It's like a nightmare you can't wake up from" said Vikki Wilkerson, Jennifer's mother.
Vikki Wilkerson's most difficult days are Tuesdays, the day her daughter disappeared. She struggles through the others.
"I think I'm walking insanity," she said.
At times she feels fine, but a conversation or memory can destroy her. She remembers a talk with a co-worker where she inadvertently began imitating her daughter's "little heh heh heh" laugh. She fell apart, moving from laughter to tears.
Common rituals try both families. Trips to the grocery store are now complicated endeavors.
Vikki Wilkerson said she tells people she is "fine."
"But we won't be fine until Jennifer comes home," she said.
Joanna's mother, Kathryn Rogers, says people now withdraw from her family.
"We're a constant reminder that life is not always good or fair," she said.
She said they rarely go to restaurants or even watch television.
Both families pray for their daughters to return safely.
"All I have to hold on to is my faith, and until somebody gives me something else, I'm going to hold onto that," Jack Wilkerson said.
Amid the agony, parents cling to hope
BY JASON WOMACK
AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Jack Wilkerson's favorite picture of his daughter Jennifer now adorns the hundreds of white paper fliers that dot the windows of truck stops, gas stations and restaurants in Lubbock and along highways that feed into the city. Emblazoned above the image is one word: missing.
The photograph shows his daughter, now 26, peering out from under a hood in the dim twilight hours of a Colorado evening. She balls her fists and holds them close to her face to fight off the cold. Although she is shrouded in white, her smile is the brightest thing in the picture.
Jennifer Wilkerson Her parents have not seen that smile or heard her voice since she vanished from her south Lubbock County home more than three months ago.
Jennifer Wilkerson's July 13 disappearance sparked the second missing person investigation by the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office in a year. Joanna Rogers, 17, also vanished from her family's home May 4.
"This is Lubbock. This isn't Dallas, Houston or Austin. We've had two girls disappear in 10 weeks," Joanna's father, Joe Bill Rogers said. "That shakes the community."
The disappearances of Jennifer and Joanna have sparked f ruitless foot searches of the areas surrounding the homes of both women. The Sheriff's Office, working with a team of forensic divers, even searched Buffalo Springs Lake to no avail.
Despite significant rewards being offered for information leading to the return of the women, the investigations have yet to turn up any solid information leading to their locations, said Sgt. Greg Parrott with the Sheriff's Office.
Parrott, who supervises both investigations, spends every hour of his workday in a concentrated effort to find the women.
"We've taken extraordinary measures to follow up on every lead and even the slightest hunch," he said. "We do feel these cases will be solved, and they will be solved soon."
The Sheriff's Office does not believe the disappearances are related.
The parents of both women said the Sheriff's Office is doing everything it can to locate their daughters. As the search for the women continues, the families are growing desperate for information and struggling to answer the questions that haunt their thoughts.
The Wilkersons live moment to moment. They continue to go to work and live their lives. However, every reminder of their daughter can summon a flood of emotion.
"I can't drive by a softball game without seeing her slide into third base," Jack Wilkerson said.
He and his daughter shared a love of books and music. During her visits to the Wilkersons' home in Hobbs, N.M., they would retreat to his library to play songs for one another.
During lightning storms, they would head to the country to listen to music and watch the flashes of light streak across the New Mexico sky.
"She is also my best friend," he said of his daughter, who he described as fiercely independent.
Jennifer is always in her parents' thoughts. She enters their minds in the morning and she's with them when they fall asleep.
"It's like a nightmare you can't wake up from" said Vikki Wilkerson, Jennifer's mother.
Vikki Wilkerson's most difficult days are Tuesdays, the day her daughter disappeared. She struggles through the others.
"I think I'm walking insanity," she said.
At times she feels fine, but a conversation or memory can destroy her. She remembers a talk with a co-worker where she inadvertently began imitating her daughter's "little heh heh heh" laugh. She fell apart, moving from laughter to tears.
Common rituals try both families. Trips to the grocery store are now complicated endeavors.
Vikki Wilkerson said she tells people she is "fine."
"But we won't be fine until Jennifer comes home," she said.
Joanna's mother, Kathryn Rogers, says people now withdraw from her family.
"We're a constant reminder that life is not always good or fair," she said.
She said they rarely go to restaurants or even watch television.
Both families pray for their daughters to return safely.
"All I have to hold on to is my faith, and until somebody gives me something else, I'm going to hold onto that," Jack Wilkerson said.
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Lubbock Sheriff's Office Continues Search For Missing Women
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Saturday marks six months since an Amber Alert was issued for a Lubbock teenager.
Information about Joanna Rodgers continues to trickle into the Lubbock Sheriff's Department. So far, they say there are no legitimate leads. The now 17-year-old is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and has red hair and hazel eyes.
Deputies also have no leads in the July disappearance of Jennifer Wilkerson. The 26-year-old is 5-feet, 5-inches tall with brownish red hair, blue eyes and several tattoos.
Call the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office at (806) 775-1601 if you have any information on either disappearance.
www.kcbd.com
Saturday marks six months since an Amber Alert was issued for a Lubbock teenager.
Information about Joanna Rodgers continues to trickle into the Lubbock Sheriff's Department. So far, they say there are no legitimate leads. The now 17-year-old is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and has red hair and hazel eyes.
Deputies also have no leads in the July disappearance of Jennifer Wilkerson. The 26-year-old is 5-feet, 5-inches tall with brownish red hair, blue eyes and several tattoos.
Call the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office at (806) 775-1601 if you have any information on either disappearance.
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:28 PM
"America's Most Wanted" to Air Piece on Missing Lubbock Girl
Posted December 09 2004
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Ten million viewers across the country will see 16-year-old Joanna Rogers on the television show "America's Most Wanted." Rogers was reported missing May 4th, 2004. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Department hasn't received any promising leads, but they hope the exposure will help.
Links to Joanna Rogers/Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson Websites:
Joanna Rogers:
http://members.cox.net/bringjohome/...gers_Info1.html
Jennifer Wilkerson:
http://www.findjenniferwilkerson.wagls.com/
On Saturday, December 11th, Americas Most Wanted will air a short 15 to 20 second piece on Joanna. The show has had a large impact since it started in 1988. It's helped find 46 missing persons and 816 fugitives.
The Sheriff's Department also received a tip in the investigation of Jennifer Wilkerson, who's been missing since July. Her investigating officer received a call Tuesday, December 7th. Based on information from that call they'll do another search at a few locations in Lubbock. Thursday, December 9th was Jennifer's 27th birthday.
The sheriff's department wants you to call them at (806) 775-1601 if you have any information on either of these cases.
http://www.kcbd.com/
Posted December 09 2004
kcbd.com
Ten million viewers across the country will see 16-year-old Joanna Rogers on the television show "America's Most Wanted." Rogers was reported missing May 4th, 2004. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Department hasn't received any promising leads, but they hope the exposure will help.
Links to Joanna Rogers/Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson Websites:
Joanna Rogers:
http://members.cox.net/bringjohome/...gers_Info1.html
Jennifer Wilkerson:
http://www.findjenniferwilkerson.wagls.com/
On Saturday, December 11th, Americas Most Wanted will air a short 15 to 20 second piece on Joanna. The show has had a large impact since it started in 1988. It's helped find 46 missing persons and 816 fugitives.
The Sheriff's Department also received a tip in the investigation of Jennifer Wilkerson, who's been missing since July. Her investigating officer received a call Tuesday, December 7th. Based on information from that call they'll do another search at a few locations in Lubbock. Thursday, December 9th was Jennifer's 27th birthday.
The sheriff's department wants you to call them at (806) 775-1601 if you have any information on either of these cases.
http://www.kcbd.com/
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http://www.kcbd.com/Global/story.asp?S=2681191
12/11/04
Search Continues While Friends Remember Jennifer Wilkerson
It's been almost six months since the disappearance of 27 year-old Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson. Since then the Lubbock County Sheriff's Department has followed several leads that have all come to a dead end. Saturday, one lead brought them to a piece of property in Northwest Lubbock. The search began early this morning, members of the Sheriff's department found no evidence that could be linked to the disappearance of Wilkerson, but still Sergeant Greg Parrott says they are getting closer each day.
"Every day we receive something, something new something different that leads us in hopefully a positive direction and we feel that we are going to have resolution in this case very soon," says Sgt. Parrott.
It was through witness interviews the Sheriff's Department decided to search this field in Northwest Lubbock on Saturday. It was a search that like the previous ones came to a dead end. Still Sgt. Parrott remains positive.
"We've come out to several of those locations and have been conducting searches of those areas. If nothing else we've been able to rule out some properties," says Sgt. Parrott.
In the meantime friends and family wait for Wilkerson's return or for at least a sense of closure.
"It's just weird nothing nothing fits together. Once things start fitting together then something else comes up that just makes it all, it's just crazy," says Jessica Bullock, Wilkerson's roommate.
Bullock says Wilkerson was the type to drop everything when she knew a friend needed help.
"If I was having a problem, she would make me laugh and if she was having a problem I'd make her laugh and hearing her laugh would make me laugh. I wish she'd come back," says Bullock.
Bullock says the circumstances surrounding Wilkerson's disappearance is what is most peculiar. Wilkerson left her purse, wallet, cell phone and house keys. In fact not a single one of her things vanished along with her.
"She was getting paid the next day she never picked up her paycheck. Just everything that she would have done she didn't do," says Bullock.
Bullock believes that somehow, somewhere Wilkerson left a clue.
"Her favorite show was CSI so if anything happened to her she'll do something for us to find her. I mean it's Jennifer something will come up she's smart enough," says Bullock.
For now all friends and family can do is pray and wait, while the sheriff's department works to discover the clue that many believe Wilkerson could have left behind.
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson, you're encouraged to call the Sheriff's Office at 775-1601 . All callers will remain anonymous.
12/11/04
Search Continues While Friends Remember Jennifer Wilkerson
It's been almost six months since the disappearance of 27 year-old Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson. Since then the Lubbock County Sheriff's Department has followed several leads that have all come to a dead end. Saturday, one lead brought them to a piece of property in Northwest Lubbock. The search began early this morning, members of the Sheriff's department found no evidence that could be linked to the disappearance of Wilkerson, but still Sergeant Greg Parrott says they are getting closer each day.
"Every day we receive something, something new something different that leads us in hopefully a positive direction and we feel that we are going to have resolution in this case very soon," says Sgt. Parrott.
It was through witness interviews the Sheriff's Department decided to search this field in Northwest Lubbock on Saturday. It was a search that like the previous ones came to a dead end. Still Sgt. Parrott remains positive.
"We've come out to several of those locations and have been conducting searches of those areas. If nothing else we've been able to rule out some properties," says Sgt. Parrott.
In the meantime friends and family wait for Wilkerson's return or for at least a sense of closure.
"It's just weird nothing nothing fits together. Once things start fitting together then something else comes up that just makes it all, it's just crazy," says Jessica Bullock, Wilkerson's roommate.
Bullock says Wilkerson was the type to drop everything when she knew a friend needed help.
"If I was having a problem, she would make me laugh and if she was having a problem I'd make her laugh and hearing her laugh would make me laugh. I wish she'd come back," says Bullock.
Bullock says the circumstances surrounding Wilkerson's disappearance is what is most peculiar. Wilkerson left her purse, wallet, cell phone and house keys. In fact not a single one of her things vanished along with her.
"She was getting paid the next day she never picked up her paycheck. Just everything that she would have done she didn't do," says Bullock.
Bullock believes that somehow, somewhere Wilkerson left a clue.
"Her favorite show was CSI so if anything happened to her she'll do something for us to find her. I mean it's Jennifer something will come up she's smart enough," says Bullock.
For now all friends and family can do is pray and wait, while the sheriff's department works to discover the clue that many believe Wilkerson could have left behind.
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson, you're encouraged to call the Sheriff's Office at 775-1601 . All callers will remain anonymous.
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An update from the family website:
"April 12, 2005
Jen has been missing now for 9 months the 13th of this month and so far there has been no news as to what has happened. The Sheriff's department continues to follow every little lead that comes their way. Dana and Sheila with the United Response and Rescue team are also continuing to follow leads. These two groups of people have been wonderful and diligent in their efforts to bring Jen home. It has made the most difficult time in our lives bearable, knowing that such good people are on our side and doing everything in their power to bring our daughter home to us. I wish with all my heart that we could give you some real concrete news but as of today we are all still looking, praying, and hoping that we will find her safe and bring her home.
Thanks to everyone for the continued support and prayers.
Sincerely, Vikki, Jack, and family "
"April 12, 2005
Jen has been missing now for 9 months the 13th of this month and so far there has been no news as to what has happened. The Sheriff's department continues to follow every little lead that comes their way. Dana and Sheila with the United Response and Rescue team are also continuing to follow leads. These two groups of people have been wonderful and diligent in their efforts to bring Jen home. It has made the most difficult time in our lives bearable, knowing that such good people are on our side and doing everything in their power to bring our daughter home to us. I wish with all my heart that we could give you some real concrete news but as of today we are all still looking, praying, and hoping that we will find her safe and bring her home.
Thanks to everyone for the continued support and prayers.
Sincerely, Vikki, Jack, and family "
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Posted by Jessica Bullock-Brooks:
I can't beleive that it is going to be a year in just a week that Jennifer has been gone from our lives. I really miss her and constantly think about her daily. There isn't a moment that goes by that I don't think about a special memory or see something that reminds me of her. I still have the same dream that she walks in the front door like usual and has a big smile on her face, I run up to her and give her a big hug. I am still praying for her and her family. I know that they are still optimistic about this as well as I am. She is my best friend and the dearest to my heart. No one got along better together as roomates as we did. We always used to laugh about how in the future we would still be living together until we are old and wrinkled just like "Romy and Michelle" (but without all the Girl-ly involved-any one that knew her knows what i am talking about!). One of her many favorite things are ladybugs, so everytime you see one, whether it be a bug,purse,shirt, or a car, make a wish, say a prayer, or just simply keep her in your thoughts and hearts like her family and I do. To everyone out there, please keep praying for her and her family as well as all the other beloved family members and friends that have been missing. This is such a struggle and heart ache to have a close family member or friend just vanish and every prayer and thought is really appreciated. All my love possible to Vikki and Jack.
Jessica Bullock-Brooks
07-08-05
I can't beleive that it is going to be a year in just a week that Jennifer has been gone from our lives. I really miss her and constantly think about her daily. There isn't a moment that goes by that I don't think about a special memory or see something that reminds me of her. I still have the same dream that she walks in the front door like usual and has a big smile on her face, I run up to her and give her a big hug. I am still praying for her and her family. I know that they are still optimistic about this as well as I am. She is my best friend and the dearest to my heart. No one got along better together as roomates as we did. We always used to laugh about how in the future we would still be living together until we are old and wrinkled just like "Romy and Michelle" (but without all the Girl-ly involved-any one that knew her knows what i am talking about!). One of her many favorite things are ladybugs, so everytime you see one, whether it be a bug,purse,shirt, or a car, make a wish, say a prayer, or just simply keep her in your thoughts and hearts like her family and I do. To everyone out there, please keep praying for her and her family as well as all the other beloved family members and friends that have been missing. This is such a struggle and heart ache to have a close family member or friend just vanish and every prayer and thought is really appreciated. All my love possible to Vikki and Jack.
Jessica Bullock-Brooks
07-08-05
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www.lubbockonline.com
Investigators closer to solving year-long disappearance
BY JASON WOMACK
AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
A year after Jennifer Wilkerson disappeared from her south Lubbock County home, deputies say they are inching closer to resolving the case that has thwarted investigators and devastated her parents.
Although the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office remains tight-lipped about the details of the investigation, officials have identified but would not name "persons of interest" in the case.
"When Jennifer disappeared, mistakes were made," Greg Parrott with the Sheriff's Office said. "Crime cannot occur in a vacuum. We are very close to exploiting those mistakes made by the individual or individuals responsible for her disappearance."
Wilkerson, 27, vanished from her home a year ago today, leaving behind her keys and her car.
Her home remained undisturbed, as if she walked away voluntarily.
Since that day, the Sheriff's Office and volunteer organizations have conducted four large-scale searches - three in Lubbock and a fourth in New Mexico - to no avail.
While Parrott acknowledges Wilkerson may have left on her own accord, he does not believe it.
"Based on our information, we feel like Jennifer may have met with foul play," he said.
Jennifer's parents, Jack and Vikki Wilkerson of Hobbs, N.M., said they will hope for Jennifer's safe return until they know the facts.
Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson
Was last seen July 13, 2004, in the 2400 block of 118th Street.
She was wearing a red halter top, denim capri pants and black flip-flops
Wilkerson is a slim 5 feet, 5 inches tall with short brown and red hair and blue eyes.
She has tattoos on her shoulder, right wrist, right ankle and her stomach.
Anyone with information concerning Wilkerson's disappearance should contact the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office at 775-1601.
"Until somebody can give me some evidence," Jack Wilkerson said, "I have to keep an open mind."
Since her daughter's disappearance, Vikki Wilkerson hasn't slept well. When she does, Jennifer will occasionally visit her in dreams.
"Every time, I'm hugging her and everything is OK," she said.
A year later, grief still flows over the Wilkersons in waves.
"One day you just feel great," Vikki Wilkerson said. "The next you think 'what the hell happened.' "
Jack Wilkerson pauses for a moment as his wife dabs the tears from her eyes.
"There's no consistency in life anymore," he said. "Sometimes you just feel like you put your life in neutral."
The Wilkersons will not go to work this week. They plan to spend their time at home.
They never know what the next day will bring, but they will try to remember happy things.
Vikki Wilkerson encouraged those who know her daughter to do the same.
"I'd like for everybody to take some time to celebrate her," she said. "(Jennifer) will be here with us that way."
She lights a candle for her daughter every night - a ritual she will continue until Jennifer is found.
"I have to build my world where she is OK," she said.
She pulls one of several pictures of her daughter from her purse.
Jennifer is wearing a string of beads around her neck. At the center of the necklace is a small mustard seed.
It is one of her favorite things, her mother says as she struggles to recall the Bible verse: "If you have faith as a mustard seed ... nothing will be impossible for you."
The Wilkersons will keep their faith that Jennifer will be found.
"I know the people responsible for Jen's disappearance think they got away with something," Vikki Wilkerson said. "But they haven't. They're being watched."
Parrott also issued a warning.
"We know of several individuals that know what happened to Jennifer," he said. "These people need to come forward before they themselves are implicated."
Investigators closer to solving year-long disappearance
BY JASON WOMACK
AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
A year after Jennifer Wilkerson disappeared from her south Lubbock County home, deputies say they are inching closer to resolving the case that has thwarted investigators and devastated her parents.
Although the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office remains tight-lipped about the details of the investigation, officials have identified but would not name "persons of interest" in the case.
"When Jennifer disappeared, mistakes were made," Greg Parrott with the Sheriff's Office said. "Crime cannot occur in a vacuum. We are very close to exploiting those mistakes made by the individual or individuals responsible for her disappearance."
Wilkerson, 27, vanished from her home a year ago today, leaving behind her keys and her car.
Her home remained undisturbed, as if she walked away voluntarily.
Since that day, the Sheriff's Office and volunteer organizations have conducted four large-scale searches - three in Lubbock and a fourth in New Mexico - to no avail.
While Parrott acknowledges Wilkerson may have left on her own accord, he does not believe it.
"Based on our information, we feel like Jennifer may have met with foul play," he said.
Jennifer's parents, Jack and Vikki Wilkerson of Hobbs, N.M., said they will hope for Jennifer's safe return until they know the facts.
Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson
Was last seen July 13, 2004, in the 2400 block of 118th Street.
She was wearing a red halter top, denim capri pants and black flip-flops
Wilkerson is a slim 5 feet, 5 inches tall with short brown and red hair and blue eyes.
She has tattoos on her shoulder, right wrist, right ankle and her stomach.
Anyone with information concerning Wilkerson's disappearance should contact the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office at 775-1601.
"Until somebody can give me some evidence," Jack Wilkerson said, "I have to keep an open mind."
Since her daughter's disappearance, Vikki Wilkerson hasn't slept well. When she does, Jennifer will occasionally visit her in dreams.
"Every time, I'm hugging her and everything is OK," she said.
A year later, grief still flows over the Wilkersons in waves.
"One day you just feel great," Vikki Wilkerson said. "The next you think 'what the hell happened.' "
Jack Wilkerson pauses for a moment as his wife dabs the tears from her eyes.
"There's no consistency in life anymore," he said. "Sometimes you just feel like you put your life in neutral."
The Wilkersons will not go to work this week. They plan to spend their time at home.
They never know what the next day will bring, but they will try to remember happy things.
Vikki Wilkerson encouraged those who know her daughter to do the same.
"I'd like for everybody to take some time to celebrate her," she said. "(Jennifer) will be here with us that way."
She lights a candle for her daughter every night - a ritual she will continue until Jennifer is found.
"I have to build my world where she is OK," she said.
She pulls one of several pictures of her daughter from her purse.
Jennifer is wearing a string of beads around her neck. At the center of the necklace is a small mustard seed.
It is one of her favorite things, her mother says as she struggles to recall the Bible verse: "If you have faith as a mustard seed ... nothing will be impossible for you."
The Wilkersons will keep their faith that Jennifer will be found.
"I know the people responsible for Jen's disappearance think they got away with something," Vikki Wilkerson said. "But they haven't. They're being watched."
Parrott also issued a warning.
"We know of several individuals that know what happened to Jennifer," he said. "These people need to come forward before they themselves are implicated."
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http://www.kcbd.com
7/13/05
Search Continues For Missing Lubbock Woman One Year After Disappearance
Continuing To Search For Missing Lubbock Woman
One year ago, Lubbock resident Jennifer Wilkerson went missing. Authorities say they are waiting for the right person to come forward with new information. They continue following leads but Lubbock Sheriff's Deputies don't have much more information.
On July 13th of 2004, Jennifer left a friends house to get ready for work, and never showed up. Jennifer's car was parked at her house and her car keys were inside the locked house, but Jennifer and her purse were gone. Authorities talked to people close to Jennifer and continue to stay in touch with her family in Hobbs, but they still don't know what happened that day.
"We follow up on every piece of information that we get. You know one of these pieces is eventually going to lead us to Jennifer or to someone who is going to help us locate Jennifer. There are some people that we are interested in talking to, and we just need to locate those people see what information they can give us." said Lt. Cody Scott with the Lubbock Sheriff's Department.
Jennifer was 26 when she went missing. She stands about 5-feet 5-inches tall with a small build. She has brown hair and blue eyes. If you have any information, call the Lubbock Sheriff's Department at 775-1601, you can remain anonymous.
As for Jennifer's family, Lt. Scott says they are still hopeful to find Jennifer and are coping as best they can.
7/13/05
Search Continues For Missing Lubbock Woman One Year After Disappearance
Continuing To Search For Missing Lubbock Woman
One year ago, Lubbock resident Jennifer Wilkerson went missing. Authorities say they are waiting for the right person to come forward with new information. They continue following leads but Lubbock Sheriff's Deputies don't have much more information.
On July 13th of 2004, Jennifer left a friends house to get ready for work, and never showed up. Jennifer's car was parked at her house and her car keys were inside the locked house, but Jennifer and her purse were gone. Authorities talked to people close to Jennifer and continue to stay in touch with her family in Hobbs, but they still don't know what happened that day.
"We follow up on every piece of information that we get. You know one of these pieces is eventually going to lead us to Jennifer or to someone who is going to help us locate Jennifer. There are some people that we are interested in talking to, and we just need to locate those people see what information they can give us." said Lt. Cody Scott with the Lubbock Sheriff's Department.
Jennifer was 26 when she went missing. She stands about 5-feet 5-inches tall with a small build. She has brown hair and blue eyes. If you have any information, call the Lubbock Sheriff's Department at 775-1601, you can remain anonymous.
As for Jennifer's family, Lt. Scott says they are still hopeful to find Jennifer and are coping as best they can.
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An update from the family website:
"July 13, 2005
A NOTE FROM JENNIFER'S DAD:
Today makes one year since I received a call from Jen's roommate wanting to know if she were in Hobbs, or if we had heard from her. This is an anniversary we had hoped and prayed not to see, and are hopeful that there will be no more.
While there are still leads coming in and being investigated, there is nothing new or concrete that we can report at this time. We spent yesterday going through and organizing her things, and watching videos of her.
Her Mother found a quote Jen kept next to her computer I think says much about the type of person Jen is: "Don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened." In that spirit, we ask that all of you who know her, take some time to remember a special moment of memory you had with her, and reflect on that.
Once again, we want to let each of you know how much the love and support we have received has meant to us. "
"July 13, 2005
A NOTE FROM JENNIFER'S DAD:
Today makes one year since I received a call from Jen's roommate wanting to know if she were in Hobbs, or if we had heard from her. This is an anniversary we had hoped and prayed not to see, and are hopeful that there will be no more.
While there are still leads coming in and being investigated, there is nothing new or concrete that we can report at this time. We spent yesterday going through and organizing her things, and watching videos of her.
Her Mother found a quote Jen kept next to her computer I think says much about the type of person Jen is: "Don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened." In that spirit, we ask that all of you who know her, take some time to remember a special moment of memory you had with her, and reflect on that.
Once again, we want to let each of you know how much the love and support we have received has meant to us. "
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Jennifer's story is featured today on the Project Jason-Voice for the Missing blog.
We don't often hear from the father of a missing daughter, but Jack Wilkerson lets us in to his heart and soul for this story.
http://voice4themiss...ck-part-ii.html
Be sure to help out the families of the missing by telling others about the blog. This is just another way we can reach out and let the faces of the missing be seen. We welcome appropriate website links. Other ideas are posting the blog link on other forums you frequent, and sending it out to your friends and family via email.
Thank you for helping us to help others.
Kelly Jolkowski, Mother of Missing Jason Jolkowski
President and Founder,
Project Jason
http://www.projectjason.org
Read our Voice for the Missing Blog
http://voice4themissing.blogspot.com/
We don't often hear from the father of a missing daughter, but Jack Wilkerson lets us in to his heart and soul for this story.
http://voice4themiss...ck-part-ii.html
Be sure to help out the families of the missing by telling others about the blog. This is just another way we can reach out and let the faces of the missing be seen. We welcome appropriate website links. Other ideas are posting the blog link on other forums you frequent, and sending it out to your friends and family via email.
Thank you for helping us to help others.
Kelly Jolkowski, Mother of Missing Jason Jolkowski
President and Founder,
Project Jason
http://www.projectjason.org
Read our Voice for the Missing Blog
http://voice4themissing.blogspot.com/
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Kathylene
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:30 PM
Today's Project Jason-Voice for the Missing blog entry takes you behind the scenes to the women who search tirelessly for Joanna Rogers and Jennifer Wilkerson.
http://voice4themissing.blogspot.com...nd-bushes.html
Kelly
http://voice4themissing.blogspot.com...nd-bushes.html
Kelly
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Kathylene
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:30 PM
Press release from GINA for Missing Persons:
Sept 28, 2005
8-10 PM PST
"GINA for Missing Persons" CONCERT LIVE WEBCAST
Harriet Schock, Susan Gibson and Jannel Rap
Kulak's Woodshed
5230 1/2 Laurel Canyon Blvd
North Hollywood, CA
818-766-9913
http://www.kulakswoodshed.com/
It is recommended that you try to get online ahead of time (follow the
prompts for webcast) to make sure you do not miss it. (If you get on early you may get to see our sound check etc...)
If you can't make it to Hollywood you can join us anyway! See you one way or another Wed Night!
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE!
Just go to http://www.kulakswoodshed.com/webcast.shtml
Click on: Take me to the Webcast (Performances from 8p-10p) PST
If you don't have it, download Windows Media Player (It's FREE!) from the site. It will be needed to view the live show. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...ad/default.asp
Click on the speed of your internet access
56K (Dial Up)
256K/500K (DSL/CABLE)
Once the speed is selected, the show will begin on the internet.FONT
During the Show, You can make a donation to the organization and Email the performers live. They will even talk back to you : )
TEXAS MISSING!
G.I.N.A. for Missing Persons will be featuring some of the missing in Texas (See Below):
Rachel Cooke http://www.rachelcookesearch.org/
Monica Appleton http://www.findmonicaappleton.com/
Joanna Rogers www.bringjohome.org
Monica Carassco http://www.missingkids.com/missingki...archLang=en_US
Sarah Kinslow http://www.sarahkinslow.faithweb.com/index.html
Elizabeth Ann Campbell
http://www.truckingboards.com/trucki...ead.php?t=7026
Jennifer Wilkerson
http://www.findjenniferwilkerson.wagls.com/
From Tennessee: Jennifer & Adrianna Wix
http://missingwixchildren.homestead.com/
From Nebraska Gina Bos www.411Gina.org
About the Performers!
Harriet Schock: best known for her multi-platinum award winning song "That Aint No Way to Treat a Lady"
http://harrietschock.com/
Susan Gibson: song writer, best known for the "The Dixie Chicks" song "Wide Open Spaces".
http://susangibson.com/
Jannel Rap: best known for being the singer/songwriter with the missing sister, named Gina. "I would not have chosen to be known for that and
sometimes it is a heavy weight to lug around. However, the situation has helped me realize deeper life connections than I previously thought possible. I know now that being a singer/songwriter is the way I express myself, but my life is truly not about asking why...but about asking what can I do in any situation?"
I can only say that we are all connected for some reason and it is in times
like these that those reasons are magnified. Harriet and Susan are both from
Texas, so we have chosen to highlight missing persons cases from Texas. In
keeping with Harriet and Susan's generous spirit they are donating their time
to help us raise awareness for these beloved missing Texan's. We hope and pray that our collective efforts will spread the word out about those missing and bring one home.
In the wake of 9/11 and Katrina missing people have been brought into our
living rooms like never before. We are beginning to accept the fact that if we
pay attention we may actually be able to help bring someone's loved one home.
I hope that you will not ask why are those people missing, why these artists
giving their time, why does this sister go on and on with this...why, why,
why and instead ask what can I do to help? By asking "what" you can watch this "GINA Concert" Live Webcast , pay close attention to the missing Texans and donate to the cause if you have the means. We would like to dedicate the funds that come in to give us the opportunity to have a monthly broadcast featuring the missing from different areas of the country.
We appreciate the gift of your time and money...it will stretch across the world and give families a chance to bring one home. We are all best known for something, how about make it Best Known for Asking" What" can I do to help?
Thanks for all you do!
Jannel Rap
www.411Gina.org
www.411Warrior.org
http://www.AmericaLo...standFOUND.org"
Sept 28, 2005
8-10 PM PST
"GINA for Missing Persons" CONCERT LIVE WEBCAST
Harriet Schock, Susan Gibson and Jannel Rap
Kulak's Woodshed
5230 1/2 Laurel Canyon Blvd
North Hollywood, CA
818-766-9913
http://www.kulakswoodshed.com/
It is recommended that you try to get online ahead of time (follow the
prompts for webcast) to make sure you do not miss it. (If you get on early you may get to see our sound check etc...)
If you can't make it to Hollywood you can join us anyway! See you one way or another Wed Night!
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE!
Just go to http://www.kulakswoodshed.com/webcast.shtml
Click on: Take me to the Webcast (Performances from 8p-10p) PST
If you don't have it, download Windows Media Player (It's FREE!) from the site. It will be needed to view the live show. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...ad/default.asp
Click on the speed of your internet access
56K (Dial Up)
256K/500K (DSL/CABLE)
Once the speed is selected, the show will begin on the internet.FONT
During the Show, You can make a donation to the organization and Email the performers live. They will even talk back to you : )
TEXAS MISSING!
G.I.N.A. for Missing Persons will be featuring some of the missing in Texas (See Below):
Rachel Cooke http://www.rachelcookesearch.org/
Monica Appleton http://www.findmonicaappleton.com/
Joanna Rogers www.bringjohome.org
Monica Carassco http://www.missingkids.com/missingki...archLang=en_US
Sarah Kinslow http://www.sarahkinslow.faithweb.com/index.html
Elizabeth Ann Campbell
http://www.truckingboards.com/trucki...ead.php?t=7026
Jennifer Wilkerson
http://www.findjenniferwilkerson.wagls.com/
From Tennessee: Jennifer & Adrianna Wix
http://missingwixchildren.homestead.com/
From Nebraska Gina Bos www.411Gina.org
About the Performers!
Harriet Schock: best known for her multi-platinum award winning song "That Aint No Way to Treat a Lady"
http://harrietschock.com/
Susan Gibson: song writer, best known for the "The Dixie Chicks" song "Wide Open Spaces".
http://susangibson.com/
Jannel Rap: best known for being the singer/songwriter with the missing sister, named Gina. "I would not have chosen to be known for that and
sometimes it is a heavy weight to lug around. However, the situation has helped me realize deeper life connections than I previously thought possible. I know now that being a singer/songwriter is the way I express myself, but my life is truly not about asking why...but about asking what can I do in any situation?"
I can only say that we are all connected for some reason and it is in times
like these that those reasons are magnified. Harriet and Susan are both from
Texas, so we have chosen to highlight missing persons cases from Texas. In
keeping with Harriet and Susan's generous spirit they are donating their time
to help us raise awareness for these beloved missing Texan's. We hope and pray that our collective efforts will spread the word out about those missing and bring one home.
In the wake of 9/11 and Katrina missing people have been brought into our
living rooms like never before. We are beginning to accept the fact that if we
pay attention we may actually be able to help bring someone's loved one home.
I hope that you will not ask why are those people missing, why these artists
giving their time, why does this sister go on and on with this...why, why,
why and instead ask what can I do to help? By asking "what" you can watch this "GINA Concert" Live Webcast , pay close attention to the missing Texans and donate to the cause if you have the means. We would like to dedicate the funds that come in to give us the opportunity to have a monthly broadcast featuring the missing from different areas of the country.
We appreciate the gift of your time and money...it will stretch across the world and give families a chance to bring one home. We are all best known for something, how about make it Best Known for Asking" What" can I do to help?
Thanks for all you do!
Jannel Rap
www.411Gina.org
www.411Warrior.org
http://www.AmericaLo...standFOUND.org"
#23
Kathylene
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:30 PM
www.amw.com
Woman From Texas Disappeared
July 14, 2004 was the last time anyone saw Jennifer Wilkerson. She was driving from the 2400 block of 118th St. in Lubbock, Texas on her way home. After stopping at home she had planned to go to work at "Nothin Butt Smokes." Although Jennifer made it home, she never made it to work.
Some things about Jennifer's disappearance plague authorities. Jennifer disappeared without her car, her car or house keys, any clothing, her wallet, her cell phone, or even her purse. If she had run away, she would have gone to get her last paycheck. Jennifer did not even do that.
Authorities have made extreme efforts in trying to find Jennifer. There have been numerous witness interviews and authorities have searched many areas. The Sheriff's office teamed with forensic divers to explore the Buffalo Springs Lake to no avail.
"We've taken extraordinary mesures to follow up on every lead and even the slightest hunch."
A Desperate Family Seeks Community Help
Jennifer's family has been extremely thankful in the amount of support given to them. More than 200 people participated in an organized search for Jennifer. The support extends beyond Lubbock, Texas.
The Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson Search Fund was created to help with the expenses of the ongoing search. The account is being managed through the Bank of America. There are large contributors to this fund such as Sonic Drive-Ins and Kent Allen.
Project Jason spearheads a national person's locator program called 18 Wheel Angels. The program uses truckers to take flyers on their long voyages and post them around the country. A different missing person is featured every 2 weeks. The 18 Wheel Angel project displayed Jennifer all over the country in hopes that someone somewhere would recognize her.
A Families Hope Driven By One Clue
A suspicious vehicle continues to be the only clue authorites are focusing on. The day before Jennifer's disappearance there was a small low-rider black pick up truck parked in her neighborhood.
The vehicle is believed to have decals on the rear window and might have license plates from outside the state of Texas. Also the truck could be equipped with hydraulics and wheels with a smooth center cap. Police are hoping that this vehicle could lead to many answers to her mysterious disappearance.
Woman From Texas Disappeared
July 14, 2004 was the last time anyone saw Jennifer Wilkerson. She was driving from the 2400 block of 118th St. in Lubbock, Texas on her way home. After stopping at home she had planned to go to work at "Nothin Butt Smokes." Although Jennifer made it home, she never made it to work.
Some things about Jennifer's disappearance plague authorities. Jennifer disappeared without her car, her car or house keys, any clothing, her wallet, her cell phone, or even her purse. If she had run away, she would have gone to get her last paycheck. Jennifer did not even do that.
Authorities have made extreme efforts in trying to find Jennifer. There have been numerous witness interviews and authorities have searched many areas. The Sheriff's office teamed with forensic divers to explore the Buffalo Springs Lake to no avail.
"We've taken extraordinary mesures to follow up on every lead and even the slightest hunch."
A Desperate Family Seeks Community Help
Jennifer's family has been extremely thankful in the amount of support given to them. More than 200 people participated in an organized search for Jennifer. The support extends beyond Lubbock, Texas.
The Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson Search Fund was created to help with the expenses of the ongoing search. The account is being managed through the Bank of America. There are large contributors to this fund such as Sonic Drive-Ins and Kent Allen.
Project Jason spearheads a national person's locator program called 18 Wheel Angels. The program uses truckers to take flyers on their long voyages and post them around the country. A different missing person is featured every 2 weeks. The 18 Wheel Angel project displayed Jennifer all over the country in hopes that someone somewhere would recognize her.
A Families Hope Driven By One Clue
A suspicious vehicle continues to be the only clue authorites are focusing on. The day before Jennifer's disappearance there was a small low-rider black pick up truck parked in her neighborhood.
The vehicle is believed to have decals on the rear window and might have license plates from outside the state of Texas. Also the truck could be equipped with hydraulics and wheels with a smooth center cap. Police are hoping that this vehicle could lead to many answers to her mysterious disappearance.
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Kathylene
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:31 PM
http://www.klbk13.tv/news/default.as...ownews&id=1236
More Remains Found In Yellowhouse Canyon
The families of two missing Lubbock County women are waiting for answers after a body is found in Yellowhouse Canyon.
On Thursday, a skull was found on the property of the V-8 Ranch, located at FM 835 near the Slaton Highway. Friday morning, officials found what they believe to be the rest of the body in the same area.
"We have found substantial human remains and now comes the arduous task of identifying the individual," said Lubbock County Sheriff David Gutierrez.
A passer-by made the gruesome discovery of a skull on Thursday.
Just after 10:45 a.m. Friday, Lubbock County sheriff`s officials, along with several K-9 units and Texas Rangers, found what appears to be remains from the rest of the body, just feet away from where the skull was found.
"The remains were covered under natural brush and debris," said Gutierrez. "We also know that perhaps the natural elements may have taken a toll on the victim."
The medical examiner removed the remains and, along with an anthropologist, is beginning the arduous process of identifying the body.
With two women missing from Lubbock County, Joanna Rogers and Jennifer Wilkerson, both missing since 2004, the sheriff`s office is not ruling out any possibilities.
Still, the girls` families are holding out hope of bringing their loved ones home safely.
"It`s a little bit difficult," said Joanna`s mother, Kathy Rogers on Friday. "I`m very skeptical ... I try to keep up some hope that it`s not the end of everything."
The sheriff has been in constant contact with the families, keeping them up to date on the investigation.
"A little before noon, the sheriff called and said that they believe that it was a male based on the clothing," said Rogers. "So I`m breathing a little easier now. But until they identify the body for sure, we never can say its over."
"We have several high priority cases, our missing girls, and this will be on top," said Gutierrez. "We need to work on this rapidly."
More Remains Found In Yellowhouse Canyon
The families of two missing Lubbock County women are waiting for answers after a body is found in Yellowhouse Canyon.
On Thursday, a skull was found on the property of the V-8 Ranch, located at FM 835 near the Slaton Highway. Friday morning, officials found what they believe to be the rest of the body in the same area.
"We have found substantial human remains and now comes the arduous task of identifying the individual," said Lubbock County Sheriff David Gutierrez.
A passer-by made the gruesome discovery of a skull on Thursday.
Just after 10:45 a.m. Friday, Lubbock County sheriff`s officials, along with several K-9 units and Texas Rangers, found what appears to be remains from the rest of the body, just feet away from where the skull was found.
"The remains were covered under natural brush and debris," said Gutierrez. "We also know that perhaps the natural elements may have taken a toll on the victim."
The medical examiner removed the remains and, along with an anthropologist, is beginning the arduous process of identifying the body.
With two women missing from Lubbock County, Joanna Rogers and Jennifer Wilkerson, both missing since 2004, the sheriff`s office is not ruling out any possibilities.
Still, the girls` families are holding out hope of bringing their loved ones home safely.
"It`s a little bit difficult," said Joanna`s mother, Kathy Rogers on Friday. "I`m very skeptical ... I try to keep up some hope that it`s not the end of everything."
The sheriff has been in constant contact with the families, keeping them up to date on the investigation.
"A little before noon, the sheriff called and said that they believe that it was a male based on the clothing," said Rogers. "So I`m breathing a little easier now. But until they identify the body for sure, we never can say its over."
"We have several high priority cases, our missing girls, and this will be on top," said Gutierrez. "We need to work on this rapidly."
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Kathylene
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 02:32 PM
A note from Joanna's family:
"Just a quick note to let you know that the Nancy Grace Show has contacted us and wants to do another segment on Joanna and Jennifer Wilkerson. Plans are to tape the show tomorrow afternoon (Friday 1/06/06) and it is scheduled to air the same day, on Friday evening 01/06/06.
The Nancy Grace Show is on CNN Headline News channel, in our area known as HNN, and typically comes on at 7:00 pm, 9:00 pm and midnight. This will be the second time Nancy has devoted time on her show to Joanna's case, and we are very grateful for her help in trying to Bring Joanna Home.
Kathy and Joe Bill Rogers
www.bringjohome.info
www.joannarogers.com"
"Just a quick note to let you know that the Nancy Grace Show has contacted us and wants to do another segment on Joanna and Jennifer Wilkerson. Plans are to tape the show tomorrow afternoon (Friday 1/06/06) and it is scheduled to air the same day, on Friday evening 01/06/06.
The Nancy Grace Show is on CNN Headline News channel, in our area known as HNN, and typically comes on at 7:00 pm, 9:00 pm and midnight. This will be the second time Nancy has devoted time on her show to Joanna's case, and we are very grateful for her help in trying to Bring Joanna Home.
Kathy and Joe Bill Rogers
www.bringjohome.info
www.joannarogers.com"
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