Where Is Star Joy Dodson?

I chose the case of Star Joy Dodson because there was so little on it. I managed to find her Date Of Birth that none of the databases online had. I also found another picture to use as well as a picture of the now deceased suspect. I also added the NCIC case number. I made it a point to make her a person instead of an entry on a website. She has a backstory. You learn a little about her in this entry. Sometimes that's all it takes. Just a little bit of effort. It's easy to copy and paste. But I try and provide actual research on this blog.  Here we go....

Star Joy Dodson

Missing Since:

7/10/1976

Missing From:

Hollidaysburg, PA

Date Of Birth:

July 8th 1955

Nelson Dodson

(Deceased)

4/25/1914-8/12/1961

Blanche Dodson

(Deceased)

7/31/1920-4/17/2008

Siblings:

David N Dodson

(Deceased)

6/9/1938-11/23/2019

Height & Weight:

5'1 & 120 lbs.

Hair & Eyes:

Blonde & Blue

Wearing:

Blue Jeans & 

Blue Denim 

Jacket w/Patch

Other:

Ears are Pierced

Agencies:

Pennsylvania State Police

Ebensburg Station:

814-471-6500

NCIC:

M583707385

Namus:

#MP27610

Doe Network:

5020DFPA

Early Life:

Birth Announcement: Altoona Tribune: July 18th 1955

Star Joy Dodson was born on July 8th 1955 to Nelson and Blanche Dodson in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Star was the youngest of the couple's 2 children. Star's older brother, David N. Dodson, was born on June 9th 1938. Making him 17 years older than Star. Tragedy came early for Star and her family. On August 12th 1961, Nelson Dodson passed away from meningococcal meningitis. Star was only 6 years old. Star went on to attend and graduate from Hollidaysburg High School in 1971

Details of Disappearance

21 Year Old Star Joy Dodson was last seen with her boyfriend, Daniel Dupnock at Legion Memorial Park in Hollidaysburg on July 10, 1976. She hasn't been seen since. On July 27, three weeks after Dodson's disappearance, Dupnock took his own life via carbon monoxide poisoning in his car. Authorities located women's clothing in the vehicle after his death, but its unknown whether or not the clothes were Dodson's. Star Joy Dodson remains missing and her case is unsolved. Foul Play is suspected. According to the Police Report this is a "No Body Homicide" case.

Lebanon Daily News: 7/29/1976

Suspects

Daniel Dupnock

The Daily News: 7/29/1976

Date Of Birth:

11/27/1950

Date Of Death:

7/27/1976

Cause Of Death:

Suicide by 

Carbon Monoxide 

Parents:

Michael Dupnock

(Deceased)

9/13/1924-10/11/2014

Daniel Dupnock was born on November 27th 1950 to Michael Dupnock. (I wasnt able to find an actual mother listed anywhere at the moment. My research on him was rather cursory as Star was my primary focus.) Daniel committed suicide on July 27th 1976. According to all reports on Star's case, Daniel and Star were a couple. His suicide 17 days after Star's disappearance is the reason why he is considered the only suspect in her disappearance. Daniel's father Michael passed away October 11th 2014. I saw a daughter Roseanna listed as a surviving daughter in his obituary. I am unsure if she was a half sibling or a full sibling. 

Analysis

As I wrote in the beginning of the entry, I wanted to make her a person, And not just another entry in a database. That's nothing against database entries. That's what they are supposed to do. Collect the general facts of the case and make them public. Star has no surviving relatives. No one to fight for her. Except the advocates in the community. Please, Let's all make sure this young lady isn't forgotten. As always, I miss you so much Irena & Until Next Time.....

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