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Josephine Despard Missing Person Case

Last seen in Olean, New York on Feb 07, 1984

Victim Details

Mar 09, 2010

Aug 18, 2023

Josephine

Despard

68

26

62 inches

100 lbs

102 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Feb 07, 1984

Olean

New York

Cattaraugus County

14760

2088

City of Olean Police Department

Olean

New York

Cattaraugus County

14760

Ron Richardson

Chief

101 East State Street, New York

7163765678

Local

Law Enforcement

https://cityofolean.org/departments/police/

OL-00662-06

City of Olean Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

07/26/2026


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Josephine Despard, a 26-year-old woman from Olean, New York, was last seen on February 7, 1984. Despard, a young mother and active member of her community, disappeared under mysterious circumstances that have left her family searching for answers for decades. On the day of her disappearance, Despard was reportedly seen leaving her home, but she never returned. When she failed to make contact with her family or friends, her loved ones reported her missing, sparking a thorough investigation.
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Last Seen: Feb 07, 1984

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