Mary Ellen Johnson, a 39-year-old member of the Tulalip Tribes, was last seen in Tulalip, Washington, in late 2020. Her family last had contact with her on November 24, 2020. She was reportedly seen walking on Fire Trail Road on the Tulalip Reservation, intending to meet a friend for a ride to Arlington. However, it is believed she never reached her destination. Her husband reported her missing on December 9, 2020. At the time of her disappearance, Mary was approximately 5'6' tall and weighed between 105 and 115 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
The months leading up to Mary's disappearance were reportedly difficult, as she and her husband were experiencing marital problems, and she had been primarily staying with friends. After she was last seen, her phone appeared to be in the greater Marysville and Tulalip area until the battery died. Her friends and family did not hear from her, and her phone was turned off. The disappearance of Mary Ellen Johnson-Davis garnered national attention, highlighting the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Her case was also the subject of a documentary titled 'Missing From Fire Trail Road'.
In a heartbreaking development, on June 13, 2025, human remains were discovered in a remote, wooded area in northern Snohomish County. These remains were later positively identified as Mary Ellen Johnson-Davis through DNA analysis. The Tulalip Police Department, along with the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office and the FBI, are investigating her death. The cause and manner of her death have not yet been determined, and the investigation remains active and ongoing. The FBI and the Tulalip Tribes are offering a substantial reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for her disappearance. The case serves as a somber reminder of the violence faced by Indigenous women and the lasting impact on their communities.
Last Seen: Nov 24, 2020
