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 as reportedly claimed?
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Lead #2Why couldn't family confirm whether the House of Good Shepherd actually reported her missing in 1963?
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Lead #3What is the significance of the January 1965 record in Marrero, and what happened to Phyllis after that date?
Phyllis Marie Corbin, a 17-year-old girl, disappeared in late 1963 after running away from the House of Good Shepherd in St. Louis, Missouri with another young woman. She was reportedly given a ride to a bus station with plans to travel to New Orleans, though the home's report of her disappearance was never confirmed by family. A record places her in Marrero, Louisiana in January 1965, but her whereabouts and fate remain unknown after that sighting.
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Lead #4Who provided the ride to the bus station and can they confirm the destination was New Orleans?
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Source Narrative
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 facility
Phyllis ran away from House of Good Shepherd in fall/beginning of November 1963 with another young woman; given a ride to bus station heading to New Orleans
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1965-01-25
Record in Marrero
Record places Phyllis in Marrero, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana in January 1965
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Case Information
Incident:November 1, 1963
Last Updated:June 4, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 1, 1963
Last Updated:June 4, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3142311212
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