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Joe Boyd Wright, age 16, was last seen on April 30, 1963. Although he was reported missing from Shreveport, Louisiana, he lived in Delhi, Louisiana, at the time of his disappearance. Before leaving, Joe told his family that he was going to change his name and never return, stating that they would never be able to find him. He has not been heard from since.
At the time of his disappearance, Joe was described as troubled and unhappy at home. He had 13 siblings, and one of his sisters reca ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 30, 1963
At the time of his disappearance, Joe was described as troubled and unhappy at home. He had 13 siblings, and one of his sisters reca ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 30, 1963
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Apr 15, 2021
Joe
Wright
77
16
67 inches
120 lbs
150 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Apr 30, 1963
Shreveport
Louisiana
Caddo Parish
No
288
91038
Shreveport Police Department
Shreveport
Louisiana
Caddo Parish
71101
Diana Coleman
Assistant Chief of Police
1234 Texas Avenue, Louisiana
3186737300
Local
Law Enforcement
20-134264
2020-08-24
Shreveport Police Department
8971
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
11/26/2025
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09/14/2024
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09/14/2024
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