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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (NC999660981) and 2 other sources
Josephine Compton, a 13-year-old girl, was reported missing from Stafford, Virginia, on September 10, 2024. The Stafford County Sheriff's Office, which handled her case, announced that she was considered a runaway. At the time, authorities believed she was traveling with a friend, Annabelle Griffis, who had also been reported as a runaway. Investigators thought the two girls might be in the Spotsylvania area.

At the time of her disappearance, Josephine was described as being 5-foot-6 and weighing 120 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes. The sheriff's office asked for the public's help in locating both teenagers, sharing their descriptions and the circumstances of their disappearance in the hope that community members could provide information on their whereabouts.

The Stafford County Sheriff's Office later announced that Josephine Compton had been located and was safe.

Last Seen: Mar 27, 2026