Josephine Despard

Missing
Case Description
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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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    Victim Details

    Mar 09, 2010

    Aug 18, 2023

    Josephine

    Despard

    66

    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

    09/26/2024


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    Does anyone know if Josephine has any social media pages? I'd love to connect with her online.... ...Read More
    08/20/2024
    Hello,
    I am currently conducting research on the mysterious disappearance of Josephine Despard a... ...Read More
    06/22/2023
    Has there been any recent updates on the case? I'm looking for any new information.... ...Read More
    06/13/2023
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