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Dec 24, 2008
May 31, 2023
Juliana
Schubert
65
30
63 inches
120 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
In the summer of 1989, 30-year-old Juliana Mae Schubert was last seen in Arlington, Washington, a city nestled in the picturesque landscape of Snohomish County. The exact date of her disappearance is somewhat vague, with reports varying, though a date of on or around July 4, 1989, is often cited. At the time, Juliana was a mother to two young sons and her marriage to David Schubert was nearing its end, with divorce proceedings underway. In the days and weeks that followed, a disturbing silence replaced any news of her whereabouts. Her car, along with her personal belongings, were found at her residence, a detail that immediately raised alarms for those who knew her as a devoted mother who would not have willingly abandoned her children. The initial investigation into her disappearance soon focused on her husband, David Schubert, who maintained that Juliana had left of her own accord. The investigation into Juliana's disappearance was a long and arduous one, marked by legal battles and personal tragedies. Initially, the case against David Schubert faced a significant setback when a key witness, a police detective who had been instrumental in the investigation, was unable to testify due to a terminal illness, leading to the dismissal of the initial charges filed in 1994. However, Juliana's family persisted in their quest for answers. In 1998, a civil trial found David Schubert responsible for Juliana's wrongful death, resulting in a significant monetary settlement for their two children. This civil verdict, while not a criminal conviction, was a pivotal moment in the case, publicly affirming the belief that Juliana had not simply walked away from her life. The case was further complicated by the couple's two sons, who initially supported their father's claim that their mother had left with an unidentified woman in a red car. The criminal case against David Schubert was reignited in October 2001, when he was charged with the first-degree murder of his wife. The subsequent trial brought to light the turmoil within the Schubert's marriage, with prosecutors presenting a case built on a foundation of circumstantial evidence. Witnesses testified that Juliana was actively making plans to leave her husband and was deeply concerned about maintaining custody of her sons. One witness recounted a chilling statement made by David Schubert, in which he allegedly spoke of killing Juliana to find "peace." The defense, on the other hand, chose not to present any witnesses, resting on the assertion that the state had not met its burden of proof. The first trial ended in a hung jury, but a second trial in 2002 resulted in a conviction for second-degree murder. A heartbreaking turn of events occurred during the first trial when the Schuberts' youngest son, Nickolas, was found deceased in his college dormitory room. Prosecutors later suggested that the sons' initial accounts of their mother's departure may have been influenced by their father. Despite the conviction, Juliana Schubert's body has never been found, leaving a painful void for her loved ones. The case serves as a somber reminder of a life cut short and the enduring mystery of her final moments, a narrative pieced together through a lengthy and challenging pursuit of justice.
Jul 04, 1989
Arlington
Washington
Snohomish County
No
7103
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Everett
Washington
Snohomish County
98201
Brad Walvatne
Detective
3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Washington
4253883839
County
Law Enforcement
89-64629
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
4345
Brown
Green
Green
06/03/2026
