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Yolanda Panek Missing Person Case

Last seen in Portland, Oregon on Jul 14, 1995

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In the summer of 1995, a promising young woman's life was tragically cut short, leaving a void in the hearts of her loved ones and a mystery that would unravel into a story of domestic turmoil and ultimate justice. Yolanda Evette Panek, a 21-year-old mother, was last seen on July 13, 1995, checking into the Capri Motel in Portland, Oregon, with her two-year-old son. The following morning, a series of grim discoveries began to unfold, painting a harrowing picture of her final hours. Her 1994 ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 14, 1995

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  • Murder of Yolanda Panek - Wikipedia
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    Victim Details

    Aug 07, 2014

    Jan 08, 2024

    Yolanda

    Panek

    50

    21

    72 inches

    200 lbs

    210 lbs

    Black / African American

    Female

    Jul 14, 1995

    Portland

    Oregon

    Multnomah County

    No

    15603

    Portland Police Bureau

    Portland

    Oregon

    Multnomah County

    97204

    Heidi Helwig

    Detective

    1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Oregon

    5038230400

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/549803

    95-69348

    1995-07-14

    Portland Police Bureau

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    06/24/2026


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