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Joanna Meyer Missing Person Case

Last seen in Myrtle Creek, Oregon on Apr 4, 2019

Victim Details

Mar 2, 2023

May 16, 2024

Joanna

Meyer

56

49

64 inches

143 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Apr 4, 2019

Myrtle Creek

Oregon

Douglas County

97457

No

123591

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Roseburg

Oregon

Douglas County

97470

1036 Southeast Douglas Avenue, Oregon

5414404450

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.dcso.com/

Myrtle Creek Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP100885) and 3 other sources
In the spring of 2019, a distressing event unfolded in the small city of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, involving 49-year-old Joanna Gertrude Meyer. On April 4th, reports emerged that she was last seen in a perilous situation, floating down the South Umpqua River. Eyewitnesses stated that she was observed below a trestle, heading into a section of the river known for its swift and turbulent rapids. At the time of her disappearance, she was reportedly wearing jeans and a distinctive grey wool poncho adorned with black dots. This unsettling sighting prompted immediate concern for her safety and well-being.

The report of Joanna's precarious journey down the river triggered a significant response from local authorities. An extensive and thorough search was promptly launched in an effort to locate her. Both boat and ground crews were deployed to scour the river and its surrounding banks, meticulously combing the area where she was last spotted. Despite the comprehensive nature of the search and the dedicated efforts of the search teams, they were unable to find any trace of Joanna Meyer. The inability to locate her after such a rigorous search only deepened the mystery and heightened the anxiety surrounding her case.

As a result of the unsuccessful search, Joanna Meyer was officially entered into the Law Enforcement Data System as a missing person, a standard procedure in such circumstances. The Myrtle Creek Police Department took the lead in the investigation, working to piece together the events leading up to her disappearance. The case serves as a somber reminder of the unforgiving power of nature and the profound impact of a person's sudden and unexplained absence on a community. The events of that April day left many questions unanswered, creating a void for her family and friends as they grappled with the uncertainty of her fate. The overview of the case is a narrative of a sudden disappearance under dangerous conditions, followed by an extensive but fruitless search, leaving the community in a state of unresolved concern.
Last Seen: Apr 4, 2019

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP100885 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Myrtle Creek woman still missing - The News-Review
  • Joanna Gertrude Meyer | Missing Person | CrimeTea

    • 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.

    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Myrtle Creek, Oregon - unidentified case UP102757
    Jane Doe — Myrtle Creek, Oregon
    UP102757 • Found Feb 10, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 49 when missing
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'4"

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    I've been following the case of Joanna Meyer from Myrtle Creek, and one thing that puzzles me is the... ...Read More
    04/21/2024
    Has anyone looked into the possibility of Joanna Meyer having any connections outside of Myrtle... ...Read More
    06/23/2023

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