CONFIRMED OVERDUE. Confirmed directly by Theresa Norwood: last seen evening of Aug 11, 2024; reported missing the next morning (Aug 12, 2024). Direct NamUs search (namus.gov/MissingPersons/Search, filtered City: Gary, State: Indiana, checked 2026-07-17) returns 7 cases -- but none for JaNiyah, and the most recent case ever added for Gary, IN in that search is DLC 07/25/2015 (Diamond Bynum, MP57949; King Walker, MP57950). No new missing-person case from Gary, IN has been added to NamUs in over 10 years. This confirms JaNiyah's case (Endangered tier, 30-day sync required) has not been submitted to NamUs, now roughly 2 years overdue. Broader pattern per Theresa: Indiana/Gary PD appears not to submit cases to NamUs as a matter of practice, maintaining only an internal state-level list with no photos or details; Theresa and other advocates have repeatedly emailed with no response. This is a strong candidate for the DOJ/NIJ compliance inquiry discussed separately.
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