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Westie Knauer Missing Person Case

Last seen in North Portland, Oregon on Apr 01, 1987

Victim Details

Jul 29, 2014

Jan 08, 2024

Westie

Knauer

71

32

68 inches

69 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Apr 01, 1987

North Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

No

15563

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

87-52355

1987-05-26

Portland Police Bureau

Blond/Strawberry

Brown

Brown

07/11/2026


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In the spring of 1987, a 32-year-old woman named Westie Leda Knauer was last seen in North Portland, Oregon. The specific date in April of that year is uncertain, but it marks the last time anyone has reported seeing or hearing from her. At the time of her disappearance, Westie was described as a white female with blonde or strawberry-blonde hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'8' and 5'9' and weighing around 130 pounds. Known affectionately to some as 'West,' he ...
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Last Seen: Apr 01, 1987

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  • Westie Leta Knauer - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP25522 | NamUs
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    Does anyone else find it odd that Westie’s legal issues weren’t explored more thoroughly at the ... ...Read More
    09/27/2024
    Hey everyone, I’ve been diving into Westie "West" Knauer’s case recently, and something that cau... ...Read More
    07/06/2023
    Does anyone else find it odd about the delay in reporting Westie Leta Knauer missing? Two months see... ...Read More
    03/29/2023
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