0 The Enigmatic Disappearance of Elizabeth Mathews: A Geologist's Vanishing in Flagstaff
- Missing Persons
- by CSC Blog
- 03/12/2025
Introduction
Elizabeth Maryrose Mathews, a dedicated geologist with the U.S. Forest Service, vanished without a trace on February 21, 1998, in Flagstaff, Arizona. Her disappearance has left a void in the community and remains an unsolved mystery.
Background and Personal Life
Elizabeth Mathews was 48 years old at the time she went missing. Standing between 5'0" and 5'2" tall and weighing approximately 110 to 120 pounds, she had light brown, shoulder-length hair and brown eyes. Notably, she bore surgical scars on both knees, a discoloration on her back, and had pierced ears. Her attire on the day she disappeared included a light blue "Patagonia" jacket with a dark fleece liner, dark blue jeans, white tennis shoes, and she was carrying a dark blue backpack. She also wore her engagement and wedding rings, along with a gold watch....Read More