Joyce Yost

Missing
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Joyce Yost, a 39-year-old woman from South Ogden, Utah, was last seen on August 10, 1985. Her disappearance is connected to a harrowing series of events. Just months before her vanishing, Yost had testified against Douglas Lovell, who had kidnapped and sexually assaulted her in April 1985. She was preparing to testify in his upcoming trial, which is believed to be the reason for her abduction and murder. On the night of her disappearance, Lovell broke into Yost's apartment, abducted her, and lat ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 11, 1985
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  • Joyce Lynn YOST | DPS - Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification

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    Victim Details

    Jan 21, 2009

    Mar 19, 2021

    Joyce

    Yost

    78

    39

    65 inches

    67 inches

    120 lbs

    130 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Aug 11, 1985

    South Ogden

    Utah

    Weber County

    7142

    South Ogden Police Department

    South Ogden

    Utah

    Weber County

    84403

    3950 South Adams Avenue, Utah

    8016222800

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    http://www.southogdencity.com/departments/police_department/index.php

    853955

    South Ogden Police Department

    Blond/Strawberry

    Hazel

    Hazel

    09/18/2024


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    Does anyone know if Joyce has any known enemies? It seems like there may be someone causing trouble ... ...Read More
    06/04/2023
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