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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
Victim Details

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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