Joan Penderell Taylor, 63, was last seen November 25, 2003, near her Arcata, California home in the Jacoby Creek area. Suffering from dementia, depression, and a compulsive disorder, she left for an early‑afternoon walk and was seen by a resident walking along Jacoby Creek Road near Quarry Road. She wore a dark green rain parka, dark green rain pants, and silver Nike hiking boots.

A search began soon after her boyfriend reported her missing; extensive searches of the heavily wooded area turned up nothing, and there has been no activity on her accounts. Foul play and accidental causes have not been ruled out. Anyone with information about Joan’s movements that day is asked to come forward.