Name: Whitney Nicole Sanders
Nicknames: Nicky, Buttercup
Age: 21 years old
Last Seen: September 17, 2013
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Status: Still missing
Case Information
21 year old Whitney Sanders was last seen in Jacksonville, Florida on September 17, 2013. She was last seen with a friend at Kelly’s Sports Bar, located at 1352 Kings Road.
Background
In August 2013, Whitney was robbed and severely beaten. The incident was reported to the police, but no one had been arrested at the time of her disappearance.
Disappearance
On September 17, 2013, Whitney Sanders was last seen with a friend at Kelly’s Sports Bar, located at 1352 Kings Road in Jacksonville, Florida.
Around 1:30 am, she told her friend she was gonna make a quick run to the Exxon gas station across the street. The friend expected her back in 5-10 minutes, however Whitney never returned.
The following morning, the friend checked their phone and saw they had a missed call from Whitney at 5:00 am. She hasn’t been heard from since.
Investigation
Her mother believes the people responsible for the robbery and assault against Whitney might be responsible for her disappearance.
Investigators looked into Whitney’s history of prostitution related arrests, however her family insists she would never leave without telling anyone.
Appearance
Black female with black hair and brown eyes. Whitney stands 5’5 tall, and weighs 220 pounds. She has “Buttercup” tattooed across her chest.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Whitney Sanders please contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at (904) 630-0500.
Agency case number 13-673840
Resources & Further Information
Whitney Nicole Sanders – NamUs
Whitney Nicole Sanders, 21: Vanished After Visiting Gas Station in 2013 – Our Black Girls
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