Josephine Despard was last seen in Olean, NY on February 7, 1984. On that evening, Despard left the family home at 5PM with a male acquaintance from Franklinville. They were reportedly going to his home to swap some stereo components. The man later told police that they instead went to the Olean Mall for a cup of coffee and that he had last seen her at 6PM. The man had stated that Ms. Despard met with friends at the mall and he left alone.
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