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Susan Caldwell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Seattle, Washington on Nov 13, 1987

Victim Details

May 3, 2010

Jun 7, 2023

Susan

Caldwell

55

17

60 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Nov 13, 1987

Seattle

Washington

King County

No

8488

Seattle Police Department

Seattle

Washington

King County

98104

Tanya Woldstad

Police Officer

610 5th Avenue, Washington

2066255011

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.seattle.gov/police

87-564757

Nov 13, 1987

Seattle Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7028) and 4 other sources
In the autumn of 1987, a young woman's life story abruptly paused, leaving a void of unanswered questions that has stretched over decades. On November 13, 1987, 17-year-old Susan Caldwell was last seen in Seattle, Washington. At the time she went missing, she was described as a Caucasian female with both brown hair and brown eyes, standing five feet tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds. The day she vanished remains shrouded in uncertainty, with the specific circumstances leading to her disappearance having never been brought to light, marking the beginning of a long and painful mystery for those who may have known her.

The investigation into what happened to Susan Caldwell has been hampered from the very beginning by a profound lack of information. Details regarding her life, her relationships, and her activities on the day she was last seen are scarce, leaving a frustratingly blank page for investigators. Compounding the difficulty is the unsettling possibility that 'Caldwell' may not even have been her true last name, adding another layer of complexity to the search for her. Over the years, no significant developments or credible leads have emerged to provide a clear path forward, and her case has grown cold, filed away among the many long-standing unsolved disappearances.

Decades have passed since Susan was last seen, and her case remains an open and unresolved investigation with the Seattle Police Department. Despite being listed in national databases for missing persons, such as the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System her profile offers few clues. The overview of this case is one of enduring ambiguity; a teenage girl disappeared leaving behind almost no trace or information for law enforcement to follow. Without witnesses, a clear timeline of events, or even certainty about her identity, the search for answers has been a difficult journey, leaving a community with the haunting and unresolved question of what happened to Susan Caldwell.
Last Seen: Nov 13, 1987

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP7028
  • Susan Caldwell | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing Susan Caldwell age 17 Nov 1987 Seattle, WA No Photo No ...
  • Susan Caldwell Missing Person Flyer | Seattle, Washington ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    78%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 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%101 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
    Weight 84%115 lb vs 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.

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