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Westie Knauer Missing Person Case

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

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Case Description

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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 ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 01, 1987

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  • Westie Leta Knauer - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP25522 | NamUs
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    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

    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

    06/14/2026


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    Forum Posts (3)

    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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