Joan Bernal

Missing
Case Description
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Joan Bernal, 34 years old, was last seen on December 9, 1988, in Joliet, Illinois. She had planned to take a trip to Texas with her husband, Gilbert Bernal, and their children for the holidays. However, the trip took a sudden turn after an argument between the couple, reportedly about Joan's children from a previous relationship. According to Gilbert, Joan expressed a desire to return home. He claimed that he bought her a bus ticket and dropped her off at a station in Oklahoma, but she was never ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 09, 1988
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  • EPISODE 252: Joan Bernal Part 2 - The Vanished Podcast

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    Victim Details

    Nov 07, 2011

    Nov 08, 2022

    Joan

    Bernal

    70

    34

    60 inches

    63 inches

    130 lbs

    140 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Dec 09, 1988

    Joliet

    Illinois

    Will County

    21790

    Will County Sheriff's Office

    Joliet

    Illinois

    Will County

    60433

    16911 West Laraway Road, Illinois

    8157278575

    County

    Law Enforcement

    24-88-362-059

    Will County Sheriff's Office

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    09/24/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    I am currently conducting research for a paper on the disappearance of Joan Bernal. Any information ... ...Read More
    07/08/2024
    We are desperately seeking the public's help in locating Joan, a beloved member of our community who... ...Read More
    04/14/2024
    Does anyone know if Joan Bernal's case is included in the Namus database? Any updates or information... ...Read More
    11/01/2023
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