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Pollyanne Carter Missing Person Case

Last seen in Graham, Washington on Oct 29, 1984

Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Jun 19, 2023

Pollyanne

Carter

57

15

65 inches

115 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Oct 29, 1984

Graham

Washington

Pierce County

98338

No

30404

Pierce County Sheriff's Office

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

98402

930 Tacoma Avenue South, Washington

2537987530

County

Law Enforcement

871760285

Pierce County Sheriff's Office

Sandy

Blue

Blue

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5934) and 6 other sources
In the autumn of 1984, a 15-year-old girl named Pollyanne Jean Carter vanished from the small community of Graham, Washington. On October 29th, Pollyanne was at a friend's house in the 6700 block of Mathias Road. That evening, she made a phone call to her family to let them know she was on her way home. However, Pollyanne, a young woman with sandy brown hair and blue eyes, never arrived and has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being 5'5' tall and weighing approximately 115 pounds.

Pollyanne had a history of running away, which initially led to the possibility that she may have left on her own accord. Despite this, as time passed with no contact, concern for her safety grew, and fears of foul play emerged. In the period following her disappearance, there were several unconfirmed sightings of her in downtown Tacoma, Washington. Her sister has expressed a belief that Pollyanne may have become involved in sex work around the time she went missing. These circumstances have added layers of complexity and concern to her case.

The investigation into Pollyanne Carter's disappearance has remained open for decades, with both the Pierce County and King County Sheriff's Offices involved. Despite the passage of time, her case has not been forgotten and is classified as an endangered missing person case. The lack of concrete evidence or verified sightings has made it difficult for investigators to determine what happened to her after she left her friend's house that October night. The case is a somber reminder of the enduring pain and uncertainty that families of the missing face, as they continue to hope for answers and resolution.
Last Seen: Oct 29, 1984

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Pollyanne Jean Carter - The Charley Project
  • 3001DFWA - Pollyanne Jean Carter - Doe Network
  • Pollyanne Carter - International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • For The Missing: Pacific Northwest - Pollyanne Carter is missing ...
  • Forgotten Angels - Pollyanne Jean Carter (FAC
  • Pollyanne Jean Carter (15) - Graham WA, 1984 - Websleuths

    • 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.

    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Kent, Washington - unidentified case UP14083
    Jane Doe — Kent, Washington
    UP14083 • Found May 27, 2015
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%106 lb vs 115 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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