Juanita Jean Nelson
Missing since December 14, 1998 from Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz County, California
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: June 27, 1981
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 17 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'4"; 120 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Brown hair; brown eyes.
• Marks, Scars: Tattoo on inside of ankle, belly pierced, breast pierced.
• Clothing: White quilted jacket, green pants.
• Dentals: Not available. An upper front tooth is angled inward, making it look as though she is missing a tooth.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Juanita has not been seen or heard from since December 14, 1998.
When she disappeared, she was a San Lorenzo Valley High School senior, leaving behind most of her possessions including her purse and identification
The investigation centers on a friend of Nelson’s who allegedly told two of his friends he killed her and dumped her body in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Police believe the car involved has been destroyed.

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

Santa Cruz County Sheriffs Office
Sgt. Alan Burt
831-454-2520