Williams, circa 1978

Joanne Williams
Missing since December 7, 1978 from Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Age at Time of Disappearance: 22 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'2"; 95 lbs
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Blonde hair; blue eyes.
• Clothing: Beige tweed jacket, blue jeans and a leotard top.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Williams was last seen at her dance school in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania on December 7, 1978.
Williams left her residence in her red 1977 Datsun 200 SX with white racing stripes, enroute to an exercise class. She was last seen at her dance school located on Route 6 in Chinchilla at 10:00 PM. Her vehicle was later discovered on December 16, 1978 at Lafayette Street and North Everett Avenue, West Scranton, unlocked with her purse and contents located in the vehicle.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Pennsylvania State Police
Dunmore Troop R
570-963-3156
Or
Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Missing Persons Unit
717-783-5524

Agency Case Number: R01-0159777
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Pennsylvania State Police