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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3105) and 7 other sources
On the afternoon of April 29, 2004, a 21-year-old woman named Olga Valeryevna Ponomareva walked out of her residence on southeast Fuller Road in Milwaukie, Oregon, and was never heard from again. She was reportedly heading towards the Ross Center, a nearby shopping plaza at southeast Causey and 82nd Avenue, a short distance from her home. At the time of her disappearance, Olga was described as a white female with brown hair and brown eyes, standing approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 115 pounds. Born in Ukraine, she was wearing summer clothing, including jeans, on the day she vanished.

The circumstances surrounding Olga's disappearance are particularly troubling because she left all of her personal belongings behind, including her money and identification. This detail suggests that she had intended to return home. Her mother reported her missing, and the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into her case. Despite the passage of time, her case remains unsolved. There has been no significant activity or contact from her since the day she disappeared, leaving her family and community with unanswered questions.

The investigation into Olga Ponomareva's disappearance has yielded very little information over the years. Her case is classified as an endangered missing person. Law enforcement has noted that she may be in Colorado or elsewhere in Oregon, but these leads have not resulted in her discovery. The lack of public information and media coverage has made it difficult to generate new leads. In 2020, a request for police records related to her case was denied because the investigation is still considered open. The overview of this case is that of a young woman who vanished without a trace while on a short walk to a local shopping center, leaving behind all her possessions and a mystery that has endured for over two decades.

Last Seen: Apr 29, 2004

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

77%Possible
Jane Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP105256
Jane Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP105256 • Found Apr 24, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 21 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"–5'2"
Weight 83%135 lb vs 100–115 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP159082 • Found Apr 9, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%4'9"–5'3" vs 5'0"–5'2"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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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