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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP161664) and 1 other source
A sense of concern surrounds the disappearance of Joy Marie Davis, a 46-year-old woman who vanished after visiting her family's residence in Tustin, California, on December 15, 2025. On that day, she was both seen and heard from for the last time, leaving her loved ones with unanswered questions. At the time she went missing, Davis was navigating a transient lifestyle and was known to spend time in the Hollywood and Los Angeles areas. While it is thought she could be in either of those locations, the possibility that she remained within Orange County has not been dismissed.

Joy Davis is described as a White female with both brown hair and brown eyes. She stands at a height of five feet, eight inches and has a weight of around 124 pounds. It is not publicly known if she has any distinguishing tattoos. Authorities have not released a description of the clothing she was wearing at the time of her disappearance, nor is there any information available about any personal belongings or modes of transportation she may have had with her. The lack of these details adds to the difficulty of the search.

The Tustin Police Department officially received a report of her disappearance on July 1, 2026, and is actively investigating the circumstances. Her case has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. The investigation hinges on understanding the events that transpired after she left her family's home. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and complete loss of contact with a daughter and family member, whose transient life adds layers of complexity to the search. Law enforcement and her family are hoping for any information that could lead to her whereabouts and bring an end to the uncertainty.

Last Seen: Dec 15, 2025

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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.

79%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP158123
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP158123 • Found Apr 10, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 46
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 93%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 124 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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