Account
May 20, 2010
Jul 13, 2023
Gladys
Williams
73
19
67 inches
125 lbs
Black / African American
Female
In the winter of 1970, a young mother named Gladys Thelma Williams vanished from Seattle, Washington, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. On February 20, 1970, the 19-year-old woman dropped her children off at her sister's home. This was the last confirmed sighting of Gladys. After that moment, her trail went cold, and she was never seen or heard from again. At the time of her disappearance, Gladys was described as a Black female, standing at 5'7" and weighing approximately 125 pounds. She had black hair and brown eyes. Distinctive physical features included pierced ears and a bump on one of her hands where a sixth finger had been removed. The circumstances surrounding Gladys's disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty, with very little information available to the public or investigators. Details regarding what she was wearing, her state of mind, or any potential plans she may have had on that fateful day remain unknown. The lack of witnesses and evidence has made it incredibly difficult for law enforcement to piece together the events leading up to her disappearance. The case was officially reported to the Seattle Police Department on October 13, 2004, many years after she was last seen. This significant delay in reporting has likely contributed to the challenges faced in the investigation. Over the years, the case of Gladys Thelma Williams has grown cold, with few leads to follow. Despite the passage of time, her case remains open. The official missing person report lists her as an "Endangered Missing" person. The lack of any new information or developments has left her family with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss. The overview of the case is one of a young life interrupted, a family left in limbo, and a mystery that continues to plead for resolution so many years after she vanished.
Feb 20, 1970
Seattle
Washington
King County
No
8621
Seattle Police Department
Seattle
Washington
King County
98104
610 5th Avenue, Washington
2066255011
Local
Law Enforcement
04-431913
2004-10-13
Seattle Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
06/12/2026
