Case File 99DFOK
Joyce Irene Cogburn
Vital Statistics
Circumstances of Disappearance The girls had moved to Norman after having some problems at home in Broken Bow it is possible that the girls were involved in drugs, but there is no evidence proving a drug connection. Their names, birth certificates and social security numbers have not been used since their disappearance. The friend of the family has been interviewed about their disappearance several times.
Investigators Agency Case Number: 264038329 NCMEC #: NCMC600777 NCIC Number: Source Information:
Left & Center: Cogburn, circa 1983; Right: Age-progressed to age 37 (circa 2005)
Missing since October 2, 1983 from Broken Bow, McCurtain County, Oklahoma.
Classification: Non-Family Abduction
Joyce and her older sister, Josephine, from Broken Bow, were staying with an adult male friend of their family, in a Norman apartment in October 1983. The friend, report them missing, he claims that both Josephine and her sister ran away from him. He last saw them when they left to go to the library. Neither girl has been seen or heard from since.
Police suspect that foul play was involved.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Norman Police Department
Missing Persons Unit
405-366-5211
Email
OR
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
1-800-522-8017
Email
You may remain anonymous when submitting information to any agency.
M-109006699
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
The Daily Oklahoman