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Case Description
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On February 1, 1979, in the small city of Ellensburg, Washington, a female body was discovered, marking the beginning of a complex and poignant investigation. The identification of this individual has eluded authorities for decades, leaving behind a mystery that remains unsolved. The woman's name, Gem Swank Newkirk, appeared connected to the case, though her life and history remain largely obscure, cloaked in anonymity. Despite exhaustive efforts by local authorities, the circumstances surroundi ...Read More
Date Found: 02/01/1979
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Victim Details

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97782

UCP97782

38088

Gem

Swank

Newkirk

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Female

02/01/1979

Ellensburg

Washington

Kittitas County

98926

Unknown

34650

Kittitas County Coroner's Office

Ellensburg

Washington

Kittitas County

507 North Nanum Street, Suite 113, , Ellensburg, Washington

5099338200

County

Coroner

001-1979

1979-02-01

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

11/27/2025


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