Kankakee, IL – Nearly three years have passed since Scarlett Joy Blanco was last seen on Route 45/52 in Kankakee reportedly heading towards Momence, and her absence continues to haunt the community.Â
The unresolved case of the then 20-year-old, distinguished by her shoulder-length curly hair and a series of tattoos, including “Deandre” scripted across her right chest and a red rose on her left shoulder, remains a somber Illinois mystery.
Authorities and the Missing Persons Awareness Network, who have tirelessly pursued leads and searched extensively, reiterate their appeal to the public for any information, emphasizing the $5,000 reward for details leading directly to Scarlett’s location. The Kankakee Police Department underscores the importance of the community’s assistance in bringing resolution to this case.
As the third anniversary of her mysterious disappearance approaches, there’s a renewed urgency to shed light on the circumstances that led to Scarlett being last seen on that fateful day in Kankakee. Her family and friends, supported by Illinois residents, persist in their quest for answers, hopeful that the community’s collective efforts will finally lead to Scarlett’s safe return.
