Joe Hill

Missing
Case Description
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Joe Burnic Hill, a 29-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, disappeared on September 1, 1981. He had recently returned from a family trip to Florida, where he had taken his children to Disney World. After returning to Michigan, Joe vanished without a trace. His car, a 1979 Pontiac Firebird, was found abandoned three days later at a car wash near Clinton Township, but there were no signs of Joe.

Just four days after his disappearance, a torso was discovered on Detroit’s east side. At the ti ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 01, 1981
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    Victim Details

    May 07, 2011

    Jan 12, 2024

    Joe

    Hill

    71

    29

    70 inches

    71 inches

    170 lbs

    Black / African American

    Male

    Sep 01, 1981

    Detroit

    Michigan

    Wayne County

    1968

    Detroit Police Department

    Detroit

    Michigan

    Wayne County

    48226

    Shannon Jones

    Sergeant

    1301 3rd St, Michigan

    3135961800

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    1202110086

    Detroit Police Department

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    No

    09/30/2024


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    Forum Posts (2)
    I just wanted to let everyone know that Joe Hill has been missing since September 1, 1981. His famil... ...Read More
    04/12/2024
    Is there a Facebook page dedicated to Joe? I would love to follow and stay updated on his latest new... ...Read More
    04/02/2023
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