Justine Pierre, 34: Last Seen Walking Away From Home
The last thing she told her 12-year-old son was "lock the door."
Early on in the investigation into the disappearance of Justine Pierre, authorities believed her case involved foul play. Unfortunately, there hasn't been much else shared since she vanished from Miami, Florida, in 2017. Updates on the investigation may be scarce, but Justine's relatives did speak with local reporters weeks after she vanished.
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According to reports, the 34-year-old was last seen on November 5 walking away from her home near NE 118th Terrace and 14th Avenue. It is unclear where Justine Pierre may have been traveling to and how long she intended to be away from her residence. Her son told authorities that the last thing she said to him was “lock the door.”
Justine’s family informed reporters that the loving mother was employed at the Camillus House, which provides aid to the homeless and vagrants. They also refuted any reports that Justine was struggling with mental illness and stated she hasn’t exhibited any behaviors like this before.
“I think somebody kidnapped her,” Solange Stvil, Justine’s sister, said. “We love Justine. We need Justine back – her two little kids. We need her back.” She added, “I don’t eat sometimes at night time since I know that. I sleep maybe 30 minutes.”
Justin’s son, Ricky Burke, was just 12 when his mother disappeared.
“I miss her very much. I’m actually very worried,” Ricky shared in 2017. He also stated that his little sister would often ask where their mother was. “Heartbreaking – that’s how I describe it.”
Police have publicly noted that they believe the missing mother could have been held against her will; however, they did not locate any solid evidence that Justine Pierre was the victim of a kidnapping.
“She has made no contact via phone or in person with anyone,” a detective told NBC Miami.
Justine Pierre: What To Know
At the time of her disappearance, Justine Pierre stood 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 190 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair and brown eyes. Any distinguishing marks are unknown, but it was reported that Justine was last seen wearing a pink sweater (or blouse), blue jeans, and sandals. She had her cell phone, but she was not carrying her purse or wallet.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Miami-Dade Police Department - Homicide Bureau at (305) 471-2400. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS. The agency case number is PD171106426514.
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Case Number: PD171106426514
Agency: Miami-Dade Police Department - Homicide Bureau
Phone: (305) 471-2400, Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS
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