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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7793) and 3 other sources
In the autumn of 1980, a 28-year-old woman named Cynthia Kay Long disappeared from the small community of Graham, Washington. On November 19th, she was last seen, and then, without a trace, she was gone. Cynthia, a woman with reddish-brown hair, hazel eyes, and a noticeable missing front tooth, has not been seen or heard from since that day. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being five feet, six inches tall and weighing around 130 pounds. The circumstances surrounding her vanishing were immediately concerning to those who knew her and to the authorities who began to investigate what happened to the young woman. The initial search and investigation yielded few clues, leaving her family and community with a painful absence and a host of unanswered questions.

The investigation into Cynthia's disappearance was handled by the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. From the outset, investigators suspected that she had met with foul play. This suspicion has persisted throughout the decades, although definitive evidence to bring charges against any individual has remained elusive. The case grew cold over the years, a heart-wrenching reality for her loved ones who were left to wonder about her fate. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement has kept her case file open, and it remains a somber reminder of a life interrupted. Details about the specific events leading up to the day she went missing are scarce in public records, contributing to the mystery and the difficulty in resolving the case.

Decades have passed since Cynthia Long was last seen, and her case remains an open and active investigation. The belief that foul play was involved in her disappearance is a central element of the case, though her body has never been recovered. This lack of resolution has left a profound and lasting impact on her family and the Graham community. The Pierce County Sheriff's Office continues to hold the case, numbered 803270425, in the hopes that new information or a break in the case will one day emerge. The overarching view of Cynthia's case is one of tragedy and enduring mystery. A young woman vanished from her life, and for over four decades, the questions of who was responsible and where she is have remained unanswered, leaving a void in the lives of those she left behind.

Last Seen: Nov 19, 1980

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.

75%Possible
Jane Doe — Seattle, Washington - unidentified case UP14084
Jane Doe — Seattle, Washington
UP14084 • Found May 29, 2015
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 35 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel

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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