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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
Date Found: 02/01/1979
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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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