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Westie Leta Knauer, age 32, was last seen in North Portland, Oregon, on April 1, 1987. She was not reported missing until two months later by her mother, which delayed investigative efforts. Few details are available surrounding her disappearance. Knauer, nicknamed "West," stood 5'8" to 5'9" and weighed approximately 130 pounds at the time. She had blonde hair and brown eyes, and had previously sustained fractures to her ribs and right hip, with pins implanted in her right leg.
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Last Seen: Apr 01, 1987
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Last Seen: Apr 01, 1987
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Jul 29, 2014
Jan 08, 2024
Westie
Knauer
69
32
68 inches
69 inches
130 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Apr 01, 1987
North Portland
Oregon
Multnomah County
No
160
15563
Portland Police Bureau
Portland
Oregon
Multnomah County
97204
Heidi Helwig
Detective
1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Oregon
5038230400
Local
Law Enforcement
87-52355
1987-05-26
Portland Police Bureau
Blond/Strawberry
Brown
Brown
11/23/2025
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