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Valerie Pryor Missing Person Case

Last seen in Colton, Oregon on Feb 2, 1989

Victim Details

May 6, 2014

Feb 24, 2024

Valerie

Pryor

56

19

62 inches

63 inches

110 lbs

115 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Feb 2, 1989

Colton

Oregon

Clackamas County

No

15237

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

Oregon City

Oregon

Clackamas County

97045

James White

Detective

2223 Kaen Road, Oregon

5037855000

County

Law Enforcement

https://clackamas.us/sheriff

89-22178

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24509) and 4 other sources
On the evening of February 2, 1989, a 19-year-old woman named Valerie Anne Pryor walked out of her home in Colton, Oregon, and vanished. She was carrying a purse and a blue overnight bag at the time of her disappearance. Dressed in blue denim jeans, the young woman with light blonde hair and blue eyes has not been seen or heard from since that winter evening. Her case has remained open for decades, leaving her family and community with unanswered questions.

The circumstances surrounding Valerie's disappearance are unsettlingly sparse. She left her residence on that Thursday evening and seemingly disappeared without a trace. No witnesses have publicly come forward with information about where she may have been headed or who she might have been meeting. The lack of detailed information available to the public has made the case particularly challenging for investigators. Over the years, law enforcement, including the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, has kept her case active, hoping for a breakthrough that might shed light on what happened to Valerie.

Decades have passed since Valerie Pryor was last seen, yet her case remains an active missing person investigation. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office continues to be the primary agency investigating her disappearance, with the case number 89-22178 assigned to her file. Efforts to keep her memory alive and to generate new leads persist in the hope that one day, the mystery of what happened to Valerie Anne Pryor will finally be solved, bringing closure to those who have waited so long for answers.
Last Seen: Feb 2, 1989

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP24509 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Valerie Pryor | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
  • VALERIE PRYOR: Missing from Colton, OR - 2 Feb 1989 - Age 19
  • Valerie Doe 5'2 found NV & Valerie Anne Pryor Colton ... - YouTube

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Washington - unidentified case UP10449
    Jane Doe — Washington
    UP10449 • Found May 14, 1991
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 110–115 lb

    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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