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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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Last Seen: Feb 07, 1984
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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
232
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
OL-00662-06
City of Olean Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
11/09/2025
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10/21/2023
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