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Joann Wilkins, a 43-year-old woman, went missing on September 26, 1976, while sailing with friends near Lake Travis, Austin, Texas. On that day, Joann and her companions encountered a severe storm while aboard a sailboat. As the winds intensified, the boat keeling caused Joann to fall into the water. Despite having a seat cushion to help her float, Joann could not be recovered. Her companions were unable to turn the boat around due to the storm, and by the time rescue teams arrived, Joann had di ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 26, 1976
Last Seen: Sep 26, 1976
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Sep 09, 2016
Dec 27, 2022
Joann
Wilkins
91
43
68 inches
120 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Sep 26, 1976
Austin
Texas
Travis County
275
18764
Travis County Sheriff's Office
Austin
Texas
Travis County
78751
James Anderson
Detective
5555 Airport Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, Texas
5129740845
County
Law Enforcement
76-3313
Travis County Sheriff's Office
Blond/Strawberry
Brown
Brown
11/18/2025
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