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Joan Tetter Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tampa, Florida on Mar 21, 1988

Victim Details

Jun 23, 2011

Jan 12, 2024

Joan

Tetter

68

30

63 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Mar 21, 1988

Tampa

Florida

Hillsborough County

21594

Tampa Police Department

Tampa

Florida

Hillsborough County

33602

411 North Franklin Street, Florida

8132763200

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.tampagov.net/police

88-025623

Mar 21, 1988

Tampa Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Sep 29, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11435) and 6 other sources
Joan Marie Tetter, a 30-year-old registered nurse, was last seen on March 21, 1988, in Tampa, Florida. She has not been heard from since, and her case remains unsolved after decades. At the time of her disappearance, Tetter was described as 5’6” tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. A distinctive feature was a tattoo on her abdomen. Despite her absence spanning over three decades, very few details about the circumstances leading to her disappearance have surfaced.

Tetter was known to live and work in Tampa, and she was employed in the healthcare sector. Authorities and investigators have not released much information regarding her personal life or potential leads, which has led to her case being categorized as a cold case. No clues, such as her personal belongings or traces of her whereabouts, were ever found. Furthermore, her case has seen little media attention, limiting public awareness and any potential tips that could have helped authorities in the investigation.

Tetter’s case remains open with the Tampa Police Department, and her information is registered with multiple missing person databases, including NamUs and The Doe Network, in the hope that any new developments or discoveries might eventually provide answers. Over the years, people close to her have continued to raise awareness about her case, but as of now, there have been no significant breakthroughs.
Last Seen: Mar 21, 1988

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP11435 - Office of Justice Programs
  • 1799DFFL - Joan Marie Tetter - Doe Network
  • Joan Marie Tetter - The Charley Project
  • JOAN MARIE TETTER has been missing from Tampa, #FLORIDA ...
  • MP of the week: Joan Tetter - The Charley Project Blog
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Miami Beach, Florida
    UP1143 • Found Mar 23, 1993
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 33–45 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 54%207 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Lynn, Florida
    UP6066 • Found Jun 9, 1990
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%92 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 56%84 lb vs 120 lb
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1194
    Jane Doe — Florida
    UP1194 • Found Dec 27, 1988
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 30
    Race 100%White
    Location 60%177 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%108 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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