Account
Jul 30, 2016
Jan 12, 2024
Qundan
Chen
34
26
51 inches
52 inches
90 lbs
105 lbs
Asian
Female
In the spring of 2016, a 26-year-old Seattle woman named Qundan Chen, who also went by Jenny, embarked on a solo backpacking adventure through Mexico. This trip was a journey of self-discovery for the adventurous and spirited young woman, who had moved to the United States from China in 2013. She began her travels in early March, making her way from San Diego into Mexico with plans to eventually meet her husband, Jonathan Reinhard, in Cancun for a vacation. Throughout her journey, she kept in regular contact with her family and friends, often sharing photos of her experiences on social media. The last time her loved ones heard from her was on April 11, 2016, when she was in Oaxaca. She was due to arrive in Cancun on April 15, but she never appeared. Concerned for his wife's safety, Jonathan Reinhard immediately began efforts to find her. He traveled to Mexico himself and hired a private investigator to retrace her steps. The investigator was able to determine that on April 11, Qundan had traveled from Oaxaca City to Juchitan, a journey of about six hours, and had stayed with a local family that night. The following day, on April 12, she was seen trying to hitch a ride on Highway 185, heading towards Cancun. At approximately 2 p.m., eyewitnesses reported seeing the driver of a Corona beer truck stop and offer her a ride. Qundan accepted the ride and was seen leaving with the driver; this was the last time she was ever seen. The investigation into Qundan's disappearance proved to be incredibly challenging. Her husband faced difficulties in getting assistance from both U.S. and Chinese authorities due to her Chinese citizenship. Frustrated with the lack of official help, he turned to crowdfunding to finance the search and continued to work with the private investigator. Initial efforts to get information from the company that owned the Corona truck were met with resistance, though they later began to cooperate. Despite these efforts, and the passage of time, there have been no significant breakthroughs in the case. Qundan's NamUs case file remains active, and her whereabouts are still unknown. The story of Qundan Chen is a heartbreaking account of a young woman who vanished while pursuing her dream of adventure, leaving her family with unanswered questions and an enduring sense of loss.
Apr 12, 2016
Seattle
Washington
King County
No
24997
Seattle Police Department
Seattle
Washington
King County
98104
Tanya Woldstad
Police Officer
610 5th Avenue, Washington
2066255011
Local
Law Enforcement
16-147267
Seattle Police Department
Black
Black
Black
06/27/2026
