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Carmen Forsythe Missing Person Case

Last seen in Salem, Oregon on Jun 15, 2015

Victim Details

Jan 16, 2019

Jan 4, 2024

Carmen

Forsythe

31

20

68 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jun 15, 2015

Salem

Oregon

Marion County

No

45707

Salem Police Department

Salem

Oregon

Marion County

97301

555 Liberty Street Southeast, Oregon

5035886123

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofsalem.net/police

SMP18042158

Jan 13, 2019

Salem Police Department

9569

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 4, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP54687) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 2015, a 20-year-old woman named Carmen Forsythe disappeared from Salem, Oregon, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. At the time of her disappearance on June 15, 2015, Carmen was reportedly experiencing homelessness in the Salem area. She was a daughter, a friend, and a young woman whose life took a turn that led her away from the familiar and into a situation that remains shrouded in mystery. Her family and friends were left to piece together the last known moments of her life, holding onto the hope that she might one day return safely.

The circumstances surrounding Carmen's disappearance are unsettling. It is believed that she left Oregon in the company of three unknown homeless men with the intention of traveling to California. A glimmer of hope for her safe passage came in the form of a phone call to her aunt, confirming she had arrived in California and was making her way to the city of Chico. This was followed by a few text messages to her aunt, in which she promised to call upon her arrival in Chico. However, that promised phone call never came, and all communication from Carmen ceased, leaving her loved ones in a state of perpetual worry.

Years have passed since Carmen Forsythe was last heard from, yet her case remains open. The initial report to the Salem Police Department was not made until January 13, 2019, years after her last contact. The details of her journey and the identities of the three men she was traveling with remain unknown, complicating the investigation. The lack of new information has left her family with more questions than answers. The case serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by those in transient situations and the enduring pain experienced by families of the missing. The hope for answers and for Carmen's safe return, or at the very least, for closure, persists within her community and among those dedicated to resolving the cases of the missing.
Last Seen: Jun 15, 2015

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Oregon - unidentified case UP108171
    Jane Doe — Oregon
    UP108171 • Found Aug 23, 2023
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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    Carmen Forsythe has been missing since June 15, 2015, and her case still needs attention. Carmen was... ...Read More
    05/16/2026
    Does anyone have more info about the guys Carmen was seen with? I remember hearing that they were... ...Read More
    11/08/2023

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