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Daphne Jones Missing Person Case

Last seen in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan 3, 1999

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jul 20, 2022

Daphne

Jones

53

26

66 inches

135 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Jan 3, 1999

New Orleans

Louisiana

Orleans Parish

3133

New Orleans Police Department 7th Police District

New Orleans

Louisiana

Orleans Parish

70127

Lawrence Dupree

Police Commander

10101 Dwyer Road New Orleans, LA 70127, Louisiana

5046586070

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.nola.gov/nopd/districts/

A-7992-99

New Orleans Police Department 7th Police District

5006

Brown

Brown

Brown

Sep 26, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP676) and 7 other sources
In the winter of 1999, a 26-year-old female named Daphne Philisia Jones vanished from New Orleans, Louisiana, under troubling circumstances. On January 3rd of that year, she was last seen by her grandmother who dropped her off at her apartment. At the time of her disappearance, Daphne was a student at the University of New Orleans. She had recently discovered she was two months pregnant and had consequently moved from the university dorms into an apartment. Her family reported that the father of her unborn child was pressuring her to have an abortion, a course of action she refused. Daphne had made plans to move back home to the Washington, D.C. area to live with her mother and had a plane ticket for January 9th.

The day she went missing, Daphne was scheduled to work as a hostess at Brennan's Restaurant at 3:00 p.m. but never arrived. Around the time her shift was supposed to begin, she made a distressing phone call to her cousin. The following day, her apartment was found in a state that suggested a hasty departure. While the lights were off, the television, heater, and an iron were all left on. Food had been left out, and significantly, her backpack containing her identification was found inside the apartment.

In the years following Daphne's disappearance, her family has tirelessly sought answers. Her mother became a vocal advocate, even appearing on television to highlight the disparity in media coverage for missing women of color. Tragically, both of Daphne's parents and her grandmother have since passed away without knowing what happened to her. Her family firmly believes that she was a victim of foul play and is likely deceased. The case remains unsolved, leaving a void of unanswered questions for her loved ones. The New Orleans Police Department continues to list her as a missing person, and her case is a somber reminder of a young life interrupted.
Last Seen: Jan 3, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Daphne Philisia Jones - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP676
  • 2479DFLA - Daphne Philisia Jones - Doe Network
  • Daphne Philisia Jones - The Gone Missing Podcast - Mini Monday
  • Daphne Jones | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Where is Daphne Jones?? - YouTube
  • Family of Daphne Philisia Jones Refuses to Give Up Search for ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — New Orleans, Louisiana - unidentified case UP862
    Jane Doe — New Orleans, Louisiana
    UP862 • Found Sep 30, 1999
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 87%Est. 28–38 vs 26
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"

    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    Has anyone else seen the details about Daphne Jones' packed bag still being at her apartment? I find... ...Read More
    09/04/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been following Daphne Philisia Jones's case closely, and something that's been... ...Read More
    07/11/2024
    Has anyone else come across any details about the phone call Daphne made to her cousin the day she... ...Read More
    02/10/2024

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