Joan Penderell Taylor, a 63-year-old woman, was last seen on November 25, 2003, near her home in the Jacoby Creek area of Arcata, California. Taylor, who was suffering from dementia, depression, and a compulsive disorder, left her home for a walk in the early afternoon. She was last spotted by a resident walking along Jacoby Creek Road near Quarry Road. Despite a search effort initiated shortly after she was reported missing by her boyfriend, no trace of Taylor has been found.
At the time of her disappearance, Taylor was wearing a dark green rain parka, dark green rain pants, and silver Nike hiking boots. Given her medical conditions and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, foul play or a tragic accident has not been ruled out. Authorities, along with her loved ones, have continued to search for answers, but her case remains unresolved to this day. Extensive searches of the heavily wooded area yielded no results, and there has been no activity on her accounts or other significant leads.Last Seen: Nov 25, 2003
