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Joanne Thornton, a 31-year-old woman, was last seen on December 29, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan. Joanne disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and despite investigations, her case remains unsolved. Joanne was last known to be living in the Detroit area, and her family reported her missing after she failed to make contact for an extended period. Her family and friends grew increasingly concerned due to the lack of communication, which was unusual for her.
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Last Seen: Dec 29, 1971
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Last Seen: Dec 29, 1971
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Jul 18, 2010
Aug 11, 2022
Joanne
Thornton
83
31
61 inches
64 inches
110 lbs
130 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Dec 29, 1971
Detroit
Michigan
Wayne County
238
1959
Michigan State Police - Metro North Post
Oak Park
Michigan
Oakland County
48237
14350 West 10 Mile Road, Michigan
2485845740
State
Law Enforcement
21-4659-10
2010-09-15
Michigan State Police - Metro North Post
Red/Auburn
Blue
Blue
11/13/2025
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