
The person at the center of this case
Joseph Timothy Andress
Justice for Joseph Timothy Andress — the trail went cold in 1997, but the truth hasn't.
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What were the circumstances of Joseph's disappearance on December 1, 1997?
Who were the last people to see or speak with Joseph before he went missing?
Are there any unidentified remains or new leads that could be connected to this 1997 case?
Joseph Timothy Andress, a 38-year-old white male, disappeared in Austin, Texas on December 1, 1997, and has not been seen in nearly three decades. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with limited public information about the events leading up to his vanishing. The Austin Police Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information about his whereabouts or what happened is urged to contact authorities.
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Official wording
NamUs case MP159661. Missing person: Joseph Timothy Andress.
Last known contact: 1997-12-01 in Austin, Travis, TX. Circumstances: Joseph T Andress has not been seen since 1997.
Demographics: 38 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 150 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Austin Police Department | 265002350 | 2026-02-18.
Joseph Timothy Andress last seen in Austin, Texas
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.