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 last seen talking to near 11th Street and Waller Street?
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Lead #2The friend who attended the movie with Jennifer may have additional details about the unknown man and the circumstances of their separation.
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Lead #3What movie was shown that evening, and could theater records help identify other witnesses or establish a timeline?
Jennifer Joyce Barton, a 20-year-old 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. Despite decades of investigation, her whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information about her disappearance or the man she was last seen with is urged to come forward.
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Lead #4Why has there been no trace of Jennifer or her burgundy body suit, blue jeans, and sandals in 50 years?
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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.
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1976-05-16
Last Known Contact
Jennifer was last seen after attending a movie with a friend in Austin, Texas. She was observed near 11th Street and Waller Street speaking with an unknown male individual.
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Case Information
Incident:May 16, 1976
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 16, 1976
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5129745250
You can remain anonymous