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Susan Cooke Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cle Elum, Washington on Jun 16, 1984

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Victim Details

Jan 15, 2014

Jun 19, 2023

Susan

Cooke

71

29

62 inches

66 inches

110 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jun 16, 1984

Cle Elum

Washington

Kittitas County

98922

No

14777

Kittitas County Sheriff's Office

Ellensburg

Washington

Kittitas County

98926

Andrea Blume

Detective

307 West Umptanum Road, Washington

5099627525

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/sheriff/default.aspx

S12-02616

Jan 18, 2012

Kittitas County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Unknown

Unknown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP23251) and 3 other sources
In the early afternoon of June 16, 1984, 29-year-old Susan Marie Cooke was enjoying a day on the Cle Elum River in Washington with six other people. The group was navigating the river in a canoe and a raft when both small watercraft capsized in rough waters. While the other six boaters were successfully rescued from the turbulent river, Susan tragically disappeared. It is believed she was swept under a logjam in the water and was never seen again.

Susan was described as a white female with brown hair. She had a distinctive physical characteristic, which was a cleft lip. At the time of her disappearance, she was between 5'2' and 5'6' tall and weighed between 110 and 140 pounds. The incident occurred in Kittitas County, and the local sheriff's office has been handling the investigation into her disappearance.

Despite the immediate rescue of her companions, search efforts to locate Susan were unsuccessful. Her body has never been recovered, and she is presumed to have drowned in the river. The case is classified as lost or injured missing. The traumatic event on the Cle Elum River that day left family and friends with unanswered questions and the enduring pain of not knowing what happened to Susan. The overview of the case is a sad tale of a recreational outing that turned into a tragedy, leaving a lasting void for those who knew and loved Susan Cooke.
Last Seen: Jun 16, 1984

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Susan Marie Cooke - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP23251
  • Susan Marie Cooke It was an amazing weather on June 16 ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP9599
    Jane Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP9599 • Found Sep 7, 1993
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%143 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'6"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 110–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%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 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%112 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"–5'6"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 110–140 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    Forum Posts (3)

    Does anyone here have information about the conditions on the Cle Elum River back in the early '80s?... ...Read More
    07/20/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about Susan Cooke's case and the conditions on the Cle Elum River that day.... ...Read More
    12/11/2023
    It's so eerie to think about how the Cle Elum River still holds onto Susan Cooke's case after all... ...Read More
    08/27/2023

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