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Dec 13, 2019
Jul 24, 2024
Kaylee
Nelson-Jerry
26
21
67 inches
135 lbs
American Indian / Alaska Native
Female
In the summer of 2019, a 21-year-old woman named Kaylee Mae Nelson-Jerry vanished from Auburn, Washington. A member of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Kaylee was last definitively seen on June 19, 2019, at the Muckleshoot bingo hall. She had been with family members but told them she wanted to stay behind for a little while; that was the last confirmed time she was seen. Described as being 5'7" and 135 pounds with black hair and black eyes, her disappearance was out of character, sparking immediate concern among her loved ones. The last contact with her is noted as June 30, 2019, and she has not been heard from since. Her family grew increasingly alarmed when she stopped contacting them and failed to collect tribal per capita payments, which was unusual for her. Kaylee's life had been altered by a serious car crash in 2016, an event that her family and investigators believe marked a significant turning point. After the accident, those close to her noticed changes in her personality, and there is a belief that she became more vulnerable to manipulation and being taken advantage of. Her family has shared that she grew up loving gymnastics, journaling, and singing, and was deeply connected to her family and community. However, after the crash and receiving her per capita trust fund upon graduating high school, her family worries she may have become a target for exploitation. She also struggled with drug use following the accident. The investigation into Kaylee's disappearance is ongoing, with the Auburn Police Department and the King County Sheriff's Office's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) cold case detective actively working the case. Over the years, there have been unconfirmed sightings of Kaylee in various Washington cities, including Spokane, Tacoma, and Seattle, but none have been substantiated. Her family has tirelessly searched for her, following up on potential leads and speaking with people in homeless communities. They have expressed that even if she does not wish to return home, they desperately want proof that she is alive and safe. The case highlights the broader crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, a significant issue in Washington state. Despite the passage of time and the emotional toll it has taken, Kaylee's family holds onto hope, continuing to pray that someone will come forward with information that will bring them answers and bring Kaylee home.
Jun 30, 2019
Auburn
Washington
King County
No
68084
Auburn Police Department
Auburn
Washington
King County
98002
340 East Main Street, Suite 201, Washington
2539313080
Local
Law Enforcement
19-11631
Auburn Police Department
9110
Black
Black
Black
06/10/2026
