Full Name: Phyllis Marie Corbin

Alternative Name: Unknown

Case Status: Missing

Record ID#: 0058

*The names “Jane Doe”  and “John Doe” are English names used when the person’s true name is not known. If used above, the name refers to a person of unknown identity.

Date of Birth*: September 6, 1947 or 1948
Birthplace: Unknown
Age at the Time: 16
Age Group: Teenager
Biological Sex: Female
Hair: Reddish-brown, shoulder-length wavy hair
Eyes: Blue
Skin Complexion: Unknown
Shoe Size: Unknown
Ethnicity: Caucasian or White
Nationality: United States
Languages Spoken: English

*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means “sometime that year”.

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Distinguishing Marks:

• Unknown

Medical Condition: Unknown
Physical Abnormality: Unknown
Dental Condition: Unknown
Scars & Other Marks: Unknown
Piercings: Unknown
Tattoos: Unknown

Other Descriptors: Unknown

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Possessions:

• Unknown

Date of the Disappearance*: November 1, 1963

Description: Phyllis Marie Corbin was a 16-year-old white female who disappeared from St. Louis, Missouri, on November 1, 1963. Born around September 6, 1947 or 1948, she was approximately 5’5″ to 5’8″ tall, weighed 100–155 pounds, and had reddish-brown, shoulder-length wavy hair and blue eyes. She attended Roosevelt High School in St. Louis prior to her disappearance. Her case is classified as a runaway by authorities, but no leads have emerged in over 60 years, and it remains unsolved. An age-progressed image shows her at approximately 71 years old (as of recent updates).

Phyllis had a history of behavioral issues, leading to multiple placements at the House of Good Shepherd, a Catholic-run juvenile shelter for girls in the 3800 block of Gravois Avenue in St. Louis. The facility, operational from 1856 to 1974, provided shelter for troubled youth but has been described in historical accounts as strict and sometimes harsh.

In late September 1963, Phyllis completed a one-month stay at the shelter and was scheduled for release. According to facility records, she was transported home that day. However, she returned to the shelter shortly after, though the exact reason (e.g., family issues or further behavioral concerns) is unclear from available records.

On November 1, 1963, Phyllis ran away from the House of Good Shepherd with another unnamed girl from the facility. The pair was reportedly dropped off at the Greyhound bus station in St. Louis. Authorities believe they intended to travel to the New Orleans, Louisiana area, though no tickets or further sightings were confirmed.

The companion girl returned to the shelter about three weeks later, but Phyllis has never been located or heard from since. Shelter staff allegedly reported her missing, but her family (including a niece actively seeking information) has been unable to verify this report or access detailed records, possibly due to the passage of time and privacy policies. No evidence of foul play has been found, but as a vulnerable minor in the 1960s, she faced risks including exploitation or accidents during travel.

Multiple Victims?: Unknown

Rumored or Actual Sightings: Unknown

*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means “sometime that year”.

Date the Body was Recovered: Unknown

Description: Unknown

Possible Signs Of . . . : Unknown

Time of Death: Unknown

Cause of Death: Unknown

Recovered Remains (if partial): Unknown

Suspected Homicide?: Unknown

Multiple Victims?: Unknown

DNA Tested (No Match): Unknown

*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means “sometime that year”.

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License Plate: Unknown

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