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Joan Shelton Missing Person Case

Last seen in Catalina Foothills, Arizona on Feb 07, 2004

Victim Details

Dec 23, 2009

Aug 12, 2019

Joan

Shelton

87

65

63 inches

64 inches

103 lbs

113 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Feb 07, 2004

Catalina Foothills

Arizona

Pima County

7996

Pima County Sheriff's Department

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85714

David Sedlak

Investigative Support Specialist

1750 East Benson Highway, Arizona

5203514600

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.pimasheriff.org/

040207301

Pima County Sheriff's Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

07/07/2026


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Joan Shelton was last seen on February 7, 2004 as she walked away from an assisted living facility in the Catalina Foothills, Arizona area. She is an avid hiker. Partial remains were recovered in 2008.
Last Seen: Feb 07, 2004

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