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Margaret Peters, aged 40, was last seen in Seattle, Washington, on March 1, 1962. She had been living a high-risk lifestyle and struggled with alcoholism at the time of her disappearance. Margaret, also known as Peggy, was reportedly in a relationship with a man from the Ballard area of Seattle. Despite being an extreme alcoholic, she always made it a point to contact her children during the holidays, particularly Christmas. When she failed to do so that year, her family knew something was wrong ...Read More
Last Seen: Mar 01, 1962

Victim Details

Aug 15, 2014

Jun 19, 2023

Margaret

Peters

102

40

64 inches

65 inches

110 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

In the spring or summer of 1962, a 40-year-old woman named Margaret Peters vanished from Seattle, Washington. The last person known to have seen her was her own daughter. At the time of her disappearance, Margaret was described as a Caucasian female, standing between 5'4" and 5'5" tall, and weighing around 110 pounds. She had brown hair, brown eyes, and a distinctive tan or olive complexion. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are sparse, leaving a void of information for her family and investigators for decades. The details of what led to Margaret's disappearance remain largely unknown. One possibility that has been considered is that she may have traveled to Nevada. Records indicate that she had resided in Nevada for a period of three years, from 1958 to 1961, just prior to her return to Washington. It is unclear what her ties to Nevada were or what might have prompted a return. This lead, like others, has not provided any definitive answers as to her whereabouts or what became of her after she was last seen by her daughter. Decades have passed since Margaret Peters was last seen, and her case has grown cold, joining the ranks of many other long-unsolved missing person cases. The lack of resolution has left a painful uncertainty for her loved ones. With no new information or significant leads, the investigation has been at a standstill. The overview of this case is one of profound and prolonged mystery, a story of a mother who disappeared without a trace, leaving behind unanswered questions that have echoed through generations.

Mar 01, 1962

Seattle

Washington

King County

No

23424

King County Sheriff's Office

Seattle

Washington

King County

98104

Thomas Jensen

Analyst

516 3rd Avenue Room W-150, Washington

2062964155

County

Law Enforcement

King County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

06/23/2026


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