The person at the center of this case
Joanne Elaine Coughlin
Missing Person · Open
51 years waiting · since 1974
Missing Person: Joanne Elaine Coughlin
Justice for Joanne Elaine Coughlin — the trail went cold in 1974, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Where is the 1968 Ford that disappeared with Joanne? Vehicle recovery could provide critical evidence.
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person
Lead #2What happened between the health spa and her boyfriend's home? The route and timeline of that evening are key.
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Joanne or her 1968 Ford on the evening of December 27, 1974 in the Boardman area?
Joanne Elaine Coughlin, a 21-year-old woman, disappeared on December 27, 1974, after signing in at a health spa in Boardman, Ohio and failing to meet her boyfriend at his home that evening. Her 1968 Ford also vanished and has never been recovered, leaving investigators without a vehicle or clear leads on her whereabouts. Despite nearly five decades of investigation by the Youngstown Police Department, the case remains unsolved and anyone with information about Joanne or her vehicle is urged to come forward.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4Why did Joanne fail to meet her boyfriend? Was there a change in plans, or did something prevent her from arriving?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP12498. Missing person: Joanne Elaine Coughlin.
Last known contact: 1974-12-27 in Boardman, Mahoning, OH. Circumstances: On 12/27/1974, Coughlin signed in at a health spa in Boardman, Ohio.
She reportedly made plans to meet her boyfriend at his home later that night, but never arrived and has never been heard from again. Her 1968 Ford also disappeared and has never been recovered.
Demographics: 21 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue jeans; Black shirt; Blue tie; Green leather jacket; Eyewear: Driver's license states she wore corrective lenses.; Footwear: Tan shoes. Investigating agency: Youngstown Police Department | 69098 | 1974-12-30.
Timeline of Events
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1974-12-27
Last Known Contact
Joanne Elaine Coughlin signed in at a health spa in Boardman, Ohio and made plans to meet her boyfriend at his home later that night but never arrived.
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1974-12-30
Case Reported
Youngstown Police Department began investigation into Coughlin's disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:December 27, 1974
Last Updated:August 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 27, 1974
Last Updated:August 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3307477911
You can remain anonymous