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Apr 15, 2010
Jun 19, 2023
Pollyanne
Carter
55
15
65 inches
115 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
In the autumn of 1984, a 15-year-old girl named Pollyanne Jean Carter vanished from the small community of Graham, Washington. On October 29th, Pollyanne was at a friend's house in the 6700 block of Mathias Road. That evening, she made a phone call to her family to let them know she was on her way home. However, Pollyanne, a young woman with sandy brown hair and blue eyes, never arrived and has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being 5'5" tall and weighing approximately 115 pounds. Pollyanne had a history of running away, which initially led to the possibility that she may have left on her own accord. Despite this, as time passed with no contact, concern for her safety grew, and fears of foul play emerged. In the period following her disappearance, there were several unconfirmed sightings of her in downtown Tacoma, Washington. Her sister has expressed a belief that Pollyanne may have become involved in sex work around the time she went missing. These circumstances have added layers of complexity and concern to her case. The investigation into Pollyanne Carter's disappearance has remained open for decades, with both the Pierce County and King County Sheriff's Offices involved. Despite the passage of time, her case has not been forgotten and is classified as an endangered missing person case. The lack of concrete evidence or verified sightings has made it difficult for investigators to determine what happened to her after she left her friend's house that October night. The case is a somber reminder of the enduring pain and uncertainty that families of the missing face, as they continue to hope for answers and resolution.
Oct 29, 1984
Graham
Washington
Pierce County
98338
No
30404
Pierce County Sheriff's Office
Tacoma
Washington
Pierce County
98402
930 Tacoma Avenue South, Washington
2537987530
County
Law Enforcement
871760285
Pierce County Sheriff's Office
Sandy
Blue
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06/16/2026
