Account
May 13, 2010
Jun 19, 2023
Julia
Kanol
76
30
68 inches
125 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
In the late autumn of 1977, a profound mystery began in Washington that would endure for decades. Julia Ann Kanol, a 30-year-old woman, was last seen in Seattle on November 13, 1977. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a White female, standing five feet eight inches tall and weighing around 125 pounds. She had black hair and brown eyes. A notable and distinct feature was a recent burn scar on her left hand. Known to some by the nickname Julia Cannell, her sudden absence left a void filled only with questions. The circumstances surrounding Julia's disappearance are exceptionally vague, with official records and public information offering very little insight into her last known moments. The simple and stark statement that "Julia was last seen in Seattle, WA" is the only detail provided about the events of that day. There is a lack of publicly available information regarding her activities on or before November 13, 1977, including who she may have been with or what her plans might have been. The official report of her disappearance was not filed with the Seattle Police Department until December 5, 1977, several weeks after she was last seen, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation from the outset. For over four decades, the case of Julia Ann Kanol has remained unsolved, a quiet and lingering testament to a life interrupted. Her file, maintained by the Seattle Police Department, has seen little public progress over the years. In an effort to bring new life to the cold case, a profile for Julia was created in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) on May 13, 2010. This platform allows for the digital sharing of her information and physical descriptors in the hope of generating new leads. To aid in potential identification, DNA samples from her brother and sister have been submitted and are on file. The case remains an overview of unknowns, a collection of basic facts surrounding a woman who vanished with barely a trace, leaving behind an enduring and sorrowful mystery for her family and investigators.
Nov 13, 1977
Seattle
Washington
King County
No
8541
Seattle Police Department
Seattle
Washington
King County
98104
610 5th Avenue, Washington
2066255011
Local
Law Enforcement
77-419392
1977-12-05
Seattle Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
06/27/2026
