Gail Lorraine Joiner
Missing since September 22, 1972 from Thonotosassa, Hillsborough County, Florida
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: July 22, 1959
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 13 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5' 0"; 100 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Blonde/brown hair; brown eyes.
• Marks, Scars: She has a scar on her cheek and facial freckles.
• Clothing: jeans. No shoes.
• Dentals/DNA: Not available.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Joiner was last seen in Thonotosassa, Florida on September 22, 1972.

It has been reported that she came home from school, ate a sandwich, then left home to walk her pet raccoon, Bandit, on a leash. Witnesses saw Joiner standing near a white car parked on the edge of a work area, but nobody saw her get in the vehicle. She has never been heard from again.

Joiner moved to Florida from Michigan a few months before her disappearance. She has six siblings.

A suspect confessed to her murder and described the location of the remains, but a search could not locate her. The suspect recanted the confession but knew details only the killer would know.

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

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
813-247-8000

Agency Case Number: 72M00001

Source Information:
The Charley Project
Florida Department of Law Enforcement