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Dec 29, 2009
Jun 19, 2023
Cherry
Greenman
68
20
67 inches
135 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
In the late summer of 1976, a 20-year-old woman named Cherry Ann Greenman vanished from Waterville, Washington. The last confirmed sighting of Cherry is believed to be on September 14, 1976, the day she was released from the Douglas County Jail. Described by those who knew her as a "free spirit," Cherry was known to travel extensively across different states by hitchhiking. This adventurous nature was a core part of her identity, yet it has since complicated the efforts to piece together her last known movements. She was a young woman with brown hair, blue eyes, and a distinctive birthmark on her forehead. While she embraced a nomadic lifestyle, she reportedly made a point to keep in contact with her family, making her eventual silence deeply concerning. The circumstances surrounding Cherry's disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty. After her release from jail, her trail went cold. It is speculated that she may have traveled to another part of Washington or perhaps to Oregon, places she might have frequented during her travels. Tragically, a significant amount of time passed before she was officially considered a missing person. Cherry Ann Greenman was not reported missing until 2004, a full 28 years after she was last seen. This substantial delay created immense challenges for the investigation, as memories faded and potential evidence was lost to time. The very lifestyle that defined her freedom may have also contributed to the long period before her absence was officially noted by authorities. Over the decades, the investigation into Cherry's disappearance has remained open, though answers have been elusive. The King County Sheriff's Office has managed her case, exploring various possibilities, including the potential for foul play. At one point, investigators considered if she could have been a victim of the Green River Killer, but she was eventually ruled out. Another lead emerged when a photograph found in the possession of serial killer Rodney Alcala was thought to resemble Cherry, but her family confirmed that the person in the picture was not her. Despite these inquiries, no arrests have ever been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with her case. The story of Cherry Ann Greenman is one of profound and lingering questions, leaving her family waiting for answers about what happened to the free-spirited young woman who disappeared so long ago.
Sep 14, 1976
Waterville
Washington
King County
No
26178
King County Sheriff's Office
Seattle
Washington
King County
98104
Thomas Jensen
Analyst
516 3rd Avenue Room W-150, Washington
2062964155
County
Law Enforcement
04289418
King County Sheriff's Office
6740
Brown
Blue
Blue
05/31/2026
