Missing
Joe Taylor Vaughn
Vaughn, approximately 2005
Date and time person was reported missing : 07/17/2005
Missing location (approx) :
Vancleave, Mississippi
Missing classification : Endangered Missing
Gender : Male
Ethnicity :
White
Age at the time of disappearance: 23 years old
Height / Weight : 6'1 - 6'2, 150 - 170 pounds
Medical conditions : Vaughn has a history of drug abuse, and his father stated he was depressed at the time of his disappearance.
Distinguishing characteristics, birthmarks, tattoos
: Caucasian male. Brown hair, brown eyes. Vaughn's nickname is Jobe.
Information on the case from local sources, may or may not be correct : Vaughn was last seen in Vancleave, Mississippi on July 17, 2005. His father dropped him off at a pond near Old River Road Loop so he could go fishing. He was supposed to use a nearby neighbor's phone to call his father when he wanted to be picked up, but he never called and has never been heard from again.
Authorities stated they believe Vaughn met with foul play and is now deceased, and that several of his relatives and close friends are suspects in his case. His disappearance remains unsolved.
Other information and links : ncy
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
228-769-3024
September 2021 updates and sources
The Biloxi Sun-Herald
A missing person is a person who has disappeared and whose status as alive or dead cannot be confirmed as their location and condition are not known. A person may go missing through a voluntary disappearance, or else due to an accident, crime, death in a location where they cannot be found (such as at sea), or many other reasons. In most parts of the world, a missing person will usually be found quickly. While criminal abductions are some of the most widely reported missing person cases, these account for only 2�5% of missing children in Europe.
By contrast, some missing person cases remain unresolved for many years. Laws related to these cases are often complex since, in many jurisdictions, relatives and third parties may not deal with a person's assets until their death is considered proven by law and a formal death certificate issued. The situation, uncertainties, and lack of closure or a funeral resulting when a person goes missing may be extremely painful with long-lasting effects on family and friends.
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The Mississippi Press
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