Nicole White was a 28-year-old woman from Washington state who was tragically murdered in 2015 by a man she met through the online dating platform Plenty of Fish. Nicole went missing in June 2015 after going on a date with Jonathan Harris, a man she had met on the site. Her body was found days later, hidden in a wooded area in rural Pierce County, Washington.
During the investigation, it was revealed that Nicole had been with Harris on the night she disappeared. Evidence, including blood found in Harris’s vehicle, linked him to her death. Harris was later arrested and charged with second-degree murder. He was convicted in 2016 and sentenced to over 26 years in prison for the crime.
Nicole White’s case highlights the dangers of online dating and the importance of safety precautions when meeting people from dating apps. It also drew attention to the need for greater awareness of potential risks associated with online dating platforms.