Susan Elizabeth Pearson, a 30-year-old graduate student and business administration instructor at the University of Montana, was last seen on March 13, 1966, on the university campus in Missoula, Montana. Pearson was nearing a significant academic milestone, as she was scheduled to submit a major paper and administer a final exam to her students. On the night before her disappearance, a friend reported that Pearson seemed agitated and nervous, leading to concerns about her emotional state.
Her car was later found abandoned in downtown Missoula, containing her purse, identification, and keys, but no money. Despite extensive investigations, no trace of her was ever found. Investigators suspect foul play, particularly given reports that some of her students had made threats against her due to poor grades. Additionally, Pearson left behind two unclaimed paychecks, further supporting the idea that she did not leave voluntarily.
There were also claims of her being seen near Lolo Pass shortly after her disappearance, but no concrete evidence surfaced. Some investigators speculated that Pearson may have been killed and her body hidden in the Blue Mountain area, though searches yielded no results. Her case remains one of Montana's oldest unsolved mysteries.Last Seen: Mar 13, 1966
