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Barbara Kay Jolly, a 19-year-old African American woman, disappeared on August 22, 1976, in Seattle, Washington. Last seen in the downtown area, Jolly has not been heard from since. At the time of her disappearance, she stood 5'8" tall, weighed approximately 130 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes, with a distinctive widow's peak on her forehead. Despite efforts, very few details surrounding her disappearance have emerged, and the circumstances remain unclear.

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Last Seen: Aug 22, 1976

Victim Details

Feb 04, 2010

Jun 19, 2023

Barbara

Jolly

66

19

68 inches

130 lbs

Black / African American

Female

On a summer day in 1976, a young woman named Barbara Kay Jolly vanished from the bustling streets of downtown Seattle, Washington. It was August 22, and at just 19 years old, Barbara had her whole life ahead of her. She was a striking individual, standing at five feet eight inches tall and weighing around 130 pounds, with black hair and a distinctive widow's peak. Accounts of her last known moments are scarce, leaving a painful void for those who knew and loved her. The circumstances surrounding what happened to Barbara that day remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details ever coming to light. She was never heard from again, and her disappearance left a trail of unanswered questions that have lingered for decades. The investigation into Barbara's disappearance has yielded little information over the years, contributing to the profound sense of loss felt by her family. Details about her life, such as her relationships, her work, and who she might have been with on that fateful day, are largely unknown to the public. This lack of information has made it incredibly difficult for investigators to piece together a clear picture of what might have occurred. The Seattle Police Department has maintained an open case file for Barbara, but without new leads, the trail has grown cold. Her family has endured the anguish of not knowing what happened to her, a pain that time has not diminished. The case of Barbara Jolly is a somber reminder of the many unsolved missing person cases that continue to haunt communities. With the passage of time, the chances of finding answers diminish, yet hope persists that someone, somewhere, holds a piece of information that could finally bring closure. Her disappearance is a story without an ending, a narrative of a young life interrupted. The overview of her case is one of a sudden and unexplained absence, a lack of discernible leads, and the enduring mystery of her whereabouts. For those who remember her, and for a community that has carried this unsolved case for years, the search for answers continues.

Aug 22, 1976

Seattle

Washington

King County

98144

No

8153

Seattle Police Department

Seattle

Washington

King County

98104

610 5th Avenue, Washington

2066255011

Local

Law Enforcement

93-081634

1993-02-19

Seattle Police Department

Black

Brown

Hazel

06/20/2026


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