Pine Bluff, Arkansas – The Pine Bluff Police Department is renewing its call for help in locating 43-year-old Joynell Brandon, who has now been missing for nearly six months. Brandon was last seen on May 13, 2025, in the area of University Avenue in Pine Bluff, and since then, detectives have been working tirelessly to track down any leads that could reveal her whereabouts.
Despite the passage of time, police say they remain fully committed to the case. “Joynell has three children, and they are desperate for any information about their mother,” said John Worthen, Public Information Specialist for the department. “This is a woman who is deeply loved, and we know her family is hurting right now. We have not stopped searching, and we won’t stop until answers are found.”
Brandon is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing around 220 pounds. At the time she went missing, she had not indicated to loved ones that she intended to leave, adding to the urgency and mystery of the case.
Police Urge Community to Speak Up
Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen or heard anything, no matter how minor it may seem, to step forward. “Your voice could make the difference,” said Worthen. “This case will not go cold. It’s coming close to six months since she has gone missing. If you know something, say something. Help us bring Joynell home.”
The Pine Bluff Police Department has provided multiple ways for the public to share tips. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Detective Office Tip Line at 870-730-2106, the Detective Office directly at 870-730-2090, or the Dispatch Center at 870-541-5300.
As the days continue to pass, Brandon’s family remains hopeful that someone will come forward. Police say they will continue their active investigation until the case is resolved and Joynell is found.
