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Joyce Dupont Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Sep 8, 1994

Victim Details

Dec 22, 2009

Oct 7, 2022

Joyce

Dupont

57

25

66 inches

135 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Sep 8, 1994

Lake Charles

Louisiana

Calcasieu Parish

3390

Lake Charles Police Department

Lake Charles

Louisiana

Calcasieu Parish

70601

830 Enterprise Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70601, Louisiana

3374911311

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityoflakecharles.com/department/?fDD=19-0

94038214

Lake Charles Police Department

7905

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4092) and 6 other sources
In the late summer of 1994, a young mother named Joyce Lynn Dupont vanished from Lake Charles, Louisiana, leaving behind a life and a family that continues to seek answers. On September 8th, the 25-year-old was at her sister's home, where she left her child in her sister's care. Joyce, who often went by her middle name Lynn, mentioned she was heading to the Housing Authority. She was last seen walking toward the corner of Bank and Broad Streets with the intention of catching a bus. Tragically, she never reached her destination and has not been seen or heard from since.

Joyce is described as a Black female with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'6' and weighing around 135 pounds at the time of her disappearance. She had distinctive tattoos, including her middle name, 'Lynn,' on her leg and the letter 'D' on her arm. She was last seen wearing white shorts and black sandals. Those who knew her described her as a responsible and bold individual, making her sudden disappearance all the more alarming to her loved ones. Authorities and her family do not believe she would have voluntarily abandoned her two children.

The investigation into Joyce Dupont's disappearance has spanned decades with very few leads. It is unclear if she ever boarded the bus or what happened to her after she left her sister's home. The case is classified as an endangered missing person, and despite the passage of time, it remains unsolved. The lack of information and the mystery surrounding her last known movements have been a source of ongoing pain for her family. The Lake Charles Police Department continues to have the case open, holding out hope that someone will come forward with information that could finally bring Joyce home or provide her family with the closure they have been denied for so long.
Last Seen: Sep 8, 1994

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • 1188DFLA - Joyce Lynn Dupont - Doe Network
  • Joyce Lynn Dupont - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP4092 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Kinder, LA Area Missing Persons - SpotCrime
  • Dequincy, LA Area Missing Persons - SpotCrime
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Starks, Louisiana
    UP11395 • Found Jan 7, 1997
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 65%Est. 18–22 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP143053
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP143053 • Found May 1, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 65%149 mi away
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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