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Karen Ann Penson, a 31-year-old woman, disappeared from her residence in Tacoma, Washington, on May 21, 1983. According to her husband, Michael Penson, the couple had an argument that day, and Karen had called a friend to come pick her up. Michael left the house before she did, and when he returned, Karen was gone. She was never heard from again. Several days later, on May 26, Karen's purse was discovered on a beach, soaked with water.
The couple had a history of domestic issues, raisi ...Read More
Last Seen: May 26, 1983
The couple had a history of domestic issues, raisi ...Read More
Last Seen: May 26, 1983
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Jun 19, 2023
Karen
Penson
72
31
62 inches
105 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
May 26, 1983
Tacoma
Washington
Pierce County
No
281
8119
Tacoma Police Department
Tacoma
Washington
Pierce County
98409
3701 South Pine Street, Washington
2535915950
Local
Law Enforcement
83-1460259
1983-05-26
Tacoma Police Department
Blond/Strawberry
Blue
Blue
11/14/2025
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I recently stumbled upon Karen Ann Penson's case, and something that struck me was the finding of he... ...Read More
01/15/2024
01/15/2024
I'm new to this case and have been doing some digging into Karen Ann Penson's disappearance. One thi... ...Read More
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
