This case is a perfect example of Law Enforcement holding on to vital information long after the reason for doing so has expired. It makes one wonder if the withholding of information or "classifying" it might be to cover up screw-ups in the investigation, rather than protecting sources or a hot investigation.
They haven't solved this one in almost 34 years. Does anyone believe that they are on the verge of solving it tomorrow - thus the necessity of with holding information like her photo, height, weight, eyecolor, birthdate, etc?
Since she is not in NCMEC or Doenetwork, here is what such a listing would look like. If anyone can fill in the blanks, add photos or links, please do.
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Gail Joiner
Missing 22 September 1972 from Thonotosassa, Hilsborough Co. FL
Classification: Endangered Missing, possible Non-Family abduction
Vital Statistics
Date Of Birth: 1968 or 1969
Age at Time of Disappearance: 13 years old
Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: ______________
Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Long Blonde hair. ________
Marks, Scars: Freckled face.
Clothing: ______________
Circumstances:
On September 22nd, 1972, 13 year-old Gail Joiner returned to her Thonotosassa, FL home from school. After eating a sandwich, she took her pet raccoon for a walk, strolling barefoot down the road near her home.
At least 11 people reported seeing the freckle-faced blonde speaking to someone in a white car near a wooded area. No one saw her get in the car. She has never been seen again.
One of seven children, Gail is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Joiner. The Joiner family had recently moved to Florida from Romulus, Michigan.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact: Hilsborough County Sheriff Department. Phone: ___________________
Source Information:
Websleuths
Link:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/Niffa2003/PetMayHoldKeyToFateOfMissingGirl.jpg