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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8382) and 4 other sources
Katie Elizabeth Wantz, a 21-year-old woman, was last seen on October 28, 2001, in Eureka, California. At the time of her disappearance, she stood 5'6" and weighed between 140-150 pounds. Katie had brown hair, brown eyes, and a distinctive tattoo of roses on her back. She was also known by the alias "Katie Masterson."

Katie's disappearance is surrounded by troubling circumstances. She was last seen shortly after witnessing a fatal shooting in Eureka on October 6, 2001. Following the incident, she was named as a suspect in connection with the case, and a warrant was issued for her arrest. It remains unclear whether this warrant was still active at the time of her disappearance. Katie was reported missing by a friend on November 12, 2001, and left behind young children.

Despite the ongoing investigation, her whereabouts remain unknown, and her case is still unresolved. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Eureka Police Department.

Last Seen: Oct 28, 2001