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Denise Elson, a 28-year-old woman, was last seen on October 16, 1981, in Coos Bay, Oregon. Known for her vibrant personality and strong ties to her community, Elson’s sudden disappearance raised immediate concern among her family and friends. She was described as having long brown hair and green eyes, and her absence was particularly alarming given her regular involvement in local activities and her close relationships with loved ones.
On the day she went missing, Elson was reportedly ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 16, 1981
On the day she went missing, Elson was reportedly ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 16, 1981
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Jun 18, 2024
Denise
Elson
70
28
68 inches
120 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Oct 16, 1981
Coos Bay
Oregon
Curry County
No
452
126693
Curry County Sheriff's Office
Gold Beach
Oregon
Curry County
97444
94235 Moore Street, Suite 311, Oregon
5412473276
County
Law Enforcement
81-C-4726
Curry County Sheriff's Office
3829
Blond/Strawberry
Blue
Blue
11/23/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (2)
Hey everyone, I stumbled across Denise Elson’s case again today while reading about unsolved disap... ...Read More
06/18/2024
06/18/2024
Has anyone looked into whether Denise Elson had any unusual interactions or incidents leading up to ... ...Read More
01/08/2023
01/08/2023
