Above Images: Howard, circa 2008
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: May 25, 2008 from Newark, New Jersey Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: December 27, 1970 Age: 37 years old Height and Weight: 5'5 - 5'7, 130 - 140 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Howard has a dark-colored birthmark near her right eye. Some agencies give her last name as Howard-Oriolo. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A gray Corona t-shirt, red and white shirts, and no shoes or only one shoe. Medical Conditions: Howard is addicted to drugs.
Details of Disappearance
Howard was last seen in Newark, New Jersey on May 25, 2008. She worked as a prostitute in Essex County, New Jersey and frequented abandoned buildings in the area of Sherman Avenue and Somerset Street. Howard was last seen when she left to go to work. She has never been heard from again. Her mother reported her missing approximately three months later.Howard may have been seen in Penn Station in New York City after her disappearance, working as a prostitute. Her case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated January 17, 2010; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Newark Police Department
973-733-4336
OR
New Jersey State Police
609-203-3125
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The New Jersey Star-Ledger
New Jersey State Police