The person at the center of this case
Joe Taylor Vaughn
Missing Person · Open
21 years waiting · since 2005
Missing Person: Joe Taylor Vaughn
Justice for Joe Taylor Vaughn — the trail went cold in 2005, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1What was the exact location of the pond where Joe was dropped off, and has it been thoroughly searched?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone at or near the nearby house see Joe that day, or observe any unusual activity?
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clue
Lead #3Why did Joe never call for pickup—did he encounter someone, have an accident, or face another emergency?
Joe Taylor Vaughn, a 23-year-old male, went missing on July 17, 2005, after being dropped off at a pond in Vancleave, Mississippi to fish. He was supposed to call his father from a nearby house for pickup but never made contact and has not been seen since. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to him that day.
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evidence
Lead #4Have any of Joe's belongings been recovered in the area since his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP51651. Missing person: Joe Taylor Vaughn.
Last known contact: 2005-07-17 in Vancleave, Jackson, MS. Circumstances: Joe "Jobe" was dropped off at a pond to fish by his father.
Jobe was supposed to use the telephone of a nearby house to call when he needed to be picked up and he never did. He has not been seen since.
Demographics: 23 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Shorts. No shirt on.; Footwear: Brown leather sandals possibly a size 12.
Investigating agency: Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
Timeline of Events
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2005-07-17
Last Known Contact
Joe Vaughn was dropped off at a pond in Vancleave to fish. He was supposed to call his father from a nearby house when ready for pickup but never made the call.
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Case Information
Incident:July 17, 2005
Last Updated:August 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 17, 2005
Last Updated:August 7, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2287693024
You can remain anonymous