Missing Since: 2007-06-01 Location: Templeton, California
DeFelice was last seen at her son’s residence in the vicinity of the 5200 block of Santa Rita Ranch Road in Templeton, California at approximately 1:30 a.m. on June 1, 2007. She spoke to someone on the telephone at 2:30 a.m. When her son woke up at 7:00 a.m., deFelice was gone. She has never been heard from again. An extensive search of the local area turned up no sign of deFelice. She was carrying a navy blue leather purse at the time of her disappearance. Her son stated he believed she was carrying about $10 in cash, her California state identification card, and no credit cards at the time she went missing. DeFelice is physically healthy for her age and normally walked five miles a day. DeFelice had moved from her Costa Mesa, California residence to her son’s home just hours before she went missing; the moving truck was still in the driveway. She was unhappy about the move and said she wanted to return to Costa Mesa. Her family planned to place in her in a nursing home in San Luis Obispo, California. In July 2009, deFelice’s purse was found under a bush about a quarter of a mile from her home. The find prompted an additional search of the area, but other evidence was located. Her case remains unsolved. Investigating Agency San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department 805-781-4500 Source Information NamUs The San Luis Obispo Tribune KSBY 6 The Daily Pilot Missing!!! Janet deFelice San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department KEYT 3 Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated October 19, 2020; clothing/jewelry description added.