Rowe, circa 1997

Janeth Ann Rowe
Missing since March 2, 1997 from Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: February 14 or 17, 1947
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 50 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'4; 170 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Brown, shoulder-length, straight hair; hazel eyes.
• Medical: Janeth had an unspecified leg ailment that caused her to have difficulty walking.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Rowe was last seen at her condominium, which is located in the 12000 block of Alton Square, in Herndon, Virginia on March 2, 1997.
The weather was cold and rainy the day she disappeared. She was reported missing the following day when her daughter failed to find her at her residence. There was no sign of a struggle. Janeth's car was still parked in the garage and all of her belongings were left behind.
Janeth was living with her daughter, Lisa, at the time of her disappearance. Lisa and her boyfriend have been named as persons of interest in Janeth's disappearance. They maintain their innocence in Janeth's case and Lisa stated she believed her mother had left of her own accord. Janeth's mother and sister, however, believe she is deceased.
Janeth was laid off from her job at Mobil eight months prior to her disappearance and took a job at a consulting company afterwards. Authorities have not ruled out foul play in her disappearance, but they have not named any suspects in her case either.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Herndon Police Department
Detective James Moore
703-435-6843

NCIC Number: Not Located
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Charley Project
The Alexandria Gazette
The Washington Post