The person at the center of this case
Phyllis Marie Corbin
Missing Person · Open
61 years waiting · since 1965
Missing Person: Phyllis Marie Corbin
Justice for Phyllis Marie Corbin — the trail went cold in 1965, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who was the other young woman who ran away with Phyllis? Did she reach New Orleans or return to St. Louis?
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witness
Lead #2How was Phyllis documented in Marrero in January 1965? Who reported seeing her, and under what circumstances?
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Lead #3What happened to Phyllis between November 1963 and January 1965? How did she end up in Louisiana?
Phyllis Marie Corbin, a 17-year-old white female, disappeared in late 1963 after running away from the House of Good Shepherd in St. Louis, Missouri with another young woman. She was reportedly heading to New Orleans by bus, but her whereabouts after that departure remain unknown. A record places her in Marrero, Louisiana in January 1965, but the circumstances of her life between her disappearance and that sighting—and her current status—remain unresolved.
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Lead #4Why hasn't the family been able to confirm whether the House of Good Shepherd reported her missing, and are there any surviving family members who could provide additional details?
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NamUs case MP50556. Missing person: Phyllis Marie Corbin.
Last known contact: 1965-01-25 in Marrero, Jefferson, LA. Circumstances: Phyllis was placed at the House of Good Shepherd at 3800 Gravois Ave., St Louis, MO.
While she was there in the fall, beginning of November of 1963, she met another young lady and they ran away together. She was given a ride to the bus station where reportedly they were heading to New Orleans.
The home supposedly reported her missing but family hasn't been able to confirm. It was originally believed the other girl may have returned three weeks later but that too is not proven.
There is record of Phyllis in Marrero, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana in January of 1965. Demographics: 17 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 100 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: St Louis Metropolitan Police Department | 18-038992 | 1963-10-01.
Timeline of Events
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1963-11-01
Ran away from House of Good Shepherd
Phyllis and another young woman ran away from the House of Good Shepherd in St. Louis in the fall/beginning of November 1963. They were given a ride to the bus station, reportedly heading to New Orleans.
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1965-01-25
Record of presence in Marrero, Louisiana
A record places Phyllis in Marrero, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana in January 1965, but circumstances are unclear.
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Case Information
Incident:November 1, 1963
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 1, 1963
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3142311212
You can remain anonymous