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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP837) and 3 other sources
On the evening of October 14, 2004, 47-year-old Douglas Gene Holway was at a relative's home in Puyallup, Washington. He was last seen at the residence, which was located in the vicinity of the 6100 block of 56th Avenue East. After that evening, he was never heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, Douglas was described as a white male with sandy, thinning hair and brown eyes. He stood at 5'9' and weighed around 175 pounds. A noticeable characteristic was the presence of scars on the top of his head.

The circumstances surrounding Douglas Holway's disappearance are unknown and have left his family with unanswered questions for years. A significant clue in the case emerged when his vehicle, a white 1991 Ford Thunderbird, was found abandoned. The car was discovered in Lewis County, Washington, on Forest Service Road 8.9 near Skate Creek Road. Intriguingly, the keys were found still inside the vehicle, adding another layer of mystery to his vanishing. The discovery of his car so far from where he was last seen, and with the keys inside, has puzzled investigators and his loved ones.

The investigation into Douglas Holway's disappearance is being handled by the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. With few details available, the case has remained unsolved for many years. The official classification of his case is that of an endangered missing person. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance. A middle-aged man is last seen at a family member's home, and the only significant lead is his car being found abandoned in a remote area, leaving a void of information and a family searching for answers.

Last Seen: Oct 14, 2004