AR - Joynell Brandon, Pine Bluff, 13 May 2025

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It's been nearly a week since MJ and her two siblings have seen their mother, Joynell Brandon.
"It's been very challenging each day that we don't hear her voice, see her face, or just know where she is," explained Marquisia 'MJ' Johnson, Joynell Brandon's daughter.
According to Pine Bluff police, Brandon was last seen on Tuesday, May 13, while on University Avenue.

"Maybe nine o'clock, whenever we took her over to a family friend's house, which is a guy that's been in our family around for a long time, and he's very trustable. He informed us that she was picked up by the guy in the white box truck from his residence," Johnson described. She was told that her mom was dropped off around the corner from their home rather than at their doorstep.

"I also received a message from my mother around 1:56 a.m. asking to please open the door. But all of us know my mother. She doesn't text in complete sentences, and that message was a little off to me. I got up to open the door. She never came home," Johnson said.

'She never came home': Family pleas for answers after Pine Bluff mother suddenly disappeared

The family of a Pine Bluff woman who suddenly disappeared is now pleading for answers as to what might have happened and where she could be.

www.thv11.com

Joynell Brandon Missing Since 51325

- Name Joynell Brandon - Missing From Pine Bluff, Arkansas- Date Missing 51325- Age 43- Height 52- Race ...

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Urgent Search for Missing Pine Bluff Woman Joynell Brandon - Deltaplex News

Pine Bluff police are actively searching for a missing and endangered woman, Joynell Brandon, who was last seen near University Avenue around 11 p.m. on May 13. Joynell is a 43-year-old Black woman with brown hair and brown eyes. She is 5’2″ tall and weighs […]

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She was last seen near University Avenue around 11 p.m. on May 13.

Also..
Authorities have noted that Joynell has a diagnosed mental health condition requiring medication, which she currently does not have with her.

 

[GraceG]

The Pine Bluff Police Department official FB page has some extra descriptive information they are sharing. Pine Bluff Police Department | Pine Bluff AR

Name: Joynell Brandon
- Missing From: Pine Bluff, Arkansas
- Date Missing: 5/13/25
- Age: 43
- Height: 5’2
- Race: Black
- Eyes: Brown
- Weight: 220
- Hair: Brown
- Last Known Location: University Ave
- Clothing Description: Black leggings, Black and Gold Blouse, with a rainbow purse.
- Physical Characteristics: Joynell has a nose ring and scarring from burns down the right side of her neck and her right arm.

 

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Missing woman focus of search | Pine Bluff Commercial News

The Pine Bluff Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public as it continues its search for Joynell Brandon and any information regarding her whereabouts.

www.pbcommercial.com

 

[ChatteringBirds]

I came across Joynell's profile listing recently added to NamUs. I hope she is located safe soon.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

I have a few questions:

- Who claimed she was dropped off around the corner from her home? Is the driver of the white box truck known?
- Was the white box truck caught on CCTV anywhere?
- Does her friend she was visiting or the truck driver have any kind of criminal history?
- Did LE look for CCTV in the area near where she was visiting or near the area she was allegedly dropped off?
- Has she ever "disappeared" for a few days? Did she have some other friends who were maybe not trustworthy?

 

[mlhenn]

Pine Bluff woman charged with theft by deception in missing person case - Deltaplex News

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman who offered to exchange a missing person for money. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Italia Thompson, 31, with theft […]

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A $100,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman who offered to exchange a missing person for money.

Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge IT, 31, with theft by deception.

During the court hearing, Deputy Prosecutor Brittaney Akel said police are conducting an investigation into a missing person that was reported May 14. Previous news released identified that person as Joynell Brandon, 34, who was last seen in the area of University Drive.

 

[Pursula]

Charges filed against suspect in connection with disappearance of Joynell Brandon

The Pine Bluff Police Department has announced that formal charges have been filed against 31-year-old Tony Thompson Jr. in connection with the disappearance Jo

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PINE BLUFF, Ark. (KATV) — The Pine Bluff Police Department has announced that formal charges have been filed against 31-year-old Tony Thompson Jr. in connection with the disappearance Joynell Brandon.

He has been charged with Murder in the First Degree and Abuse of a Corpse. He is currently being held on a $1,000,000 bond.

The body of Brandon has not been located at this time.

 

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January 7, 2026

'Bring Joynell home' | Arkansas family seeks justice missing person, death investigation case

The family of Pine Bluff mother Joynell Brandon has never stopped searching or remembering her light, and now they continue searching for justice.

www.thv11.com

''Thompson was charged with first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse.
On Wednesday, he appeared before a judge for his plea and arraignment, with Brandon's family in attendance. He pleaded not guilty to the charges, with his bond set at $1 million.
"This is a rocky roller coaster. It's not easy at all," Johnson said as the family stood close by - holding onto one another.
The family emotionally recalls the journey and events of missing their loved one, Joynell.''

Jan 7, 2026
The Arkansas family of Joynell Brandon is now pleading for justice as the man accused of killing their loved one was in court on Wednesday.

 

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Man accused of murdering Pine Bluff woman makes first court appearance

Tony Thompson Jr., the man accused of killing a Pine Bluff woman who was reported missing for months, pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance on Wednesday.

www.thv11.com

According to an affidavit:
Records show that she reportedly left with Thompson in a white box truck to go to All-n-One Wholesale Warehouse.

However, Thompson told investigators he dropped her off within a block of her home and didn't know where she went after.

Court documents state that they found a 9mm shell casing under the passenger seat, and that was enough for investigators to tow the car for a search warrant.

The warrant said they found a Glock 17, which fits the casings, inside Thompson's home.

Then, in July, the state crime lab confirmed that Brandon's blood had been found inside the truck.