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Joseph Criner Missing Person Case

Last seen in Marietta, Georgia on Jun 01, 1992

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In June of 1992, 57-year-old Joseph Albert Criner Sr. vanished while traveling from his home in Marietta, Georgia, to visit his daughter in Augusta. He had spoken with her by phone, promising to meet for a Father's Day dinner. The exact date of his departure from Cobb County is uncertain, adding to the mystery that has now spanned decades. Known to some by the alias Joe Overstreet, Criner was a tall man, standing at 6'7', with white hair and blue eyes. He was known for his expensive taste in bot ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 01, 1992

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP718 - Office of Justice Programs
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    Victim Details

    Dec 12, 2008

    Aug 01, 2024

    Joseph

    Criner

    89

    57

    79 inches

    245 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jun 01, 1992

    Marietta

    Georgia

    Cobb County

    No

    19818

    Marietta Police Department

    Marietta

    Georgia

    Cobb County

    30060

    Michael Selleck

    Detective

    240 Lemon Street, Georgia

    7707945300

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    91016753

    Marietta Police Department

    4557

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Blue

    Blue

    06/02/2026


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    Forum Posts (3)

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    07/10/2024
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    06/03/2024
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    03/25/2023

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