The person at the center of this case
Jennifer Joyce Barton
Missing Person · Open
50 years waiting · since 1976
Missing Person: Jennifer Joyce Barton
Justice for Jennifer Joyce Barton — the trail went cold in 1976, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1Who was the unknown male individual Jennifer was speaking with near 11th Street and Waller Street?
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Lead #2Did the friend who accompanied Jennifer to the movies provide a complete account of events after the film ended?
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Lead #3What occurred between the time Jennifer was last seen and when she was reported missing?
Jennifer Joyce Barton, a 20-year-old Black woman, disappeared on May 16, 1976, after going to the movies with a friend in Austin, Texas. She was last seen near 11th Street and Waller Street speaking with an unknown male individual. Nearly 50 years later, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information about the man she was with and what happened after that evening.
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Lead #4Were there any other witnesses in the area who observed Jennifer or the male individual that evening?
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NamUs case MP909. Missing person: Jennifer Joyce Barton.
Last known contact: 1976-05-16 in Austin, Travis, TX. Circumstances: Jennifer was last known to have gone to the movies with a friend on 05//16/1976 in Austin, Texas.
After the movie, they were last seen in the area of 11th St. and Waller Street talking to a male individual.
Demographics: 20 years, Female, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 120 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: A burgundy body suit, blue jeans, and sandals; Footwear: sandals. Investigating agency: Austin Police Department | 76-1424808.
Timeline of Events
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1976-05-16
Last Seen
Jennifer was last seen near 11th Street and Waller Street in Austin, Texas after attending a movie with a friend. She was observed talking to an unknown male individual.
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Case Information
Incident:May 16, 1976
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 16, 1976
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5129745250
You can remain anonymous