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Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
Melinda
Marie Lopez
34
34
5'4 inches
130 lbs
White
Female
Melinda Marie Lopez, a 34-year-old woman, vanished from Newport, Washington, on or around November 15, 2020. At the time of her disappearance, she was with her dog, Ecko, who also remains missing. Disturbingly, Melinda left behind all of her personal belongings, including her purse and clothing. There has been no activity on her phone or her food stamp card since she was last seen. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are considered troubling by investigators, as there is no evidence to suggest she voluntarily left her life behind. Melinda is described as a Caucasian female with brown hair and blue eyes, standing at 5'4" and weighing approximately 130 pounds. She has several distinctive tattoos, including the name "Lopez" on her back, three stars on her chest, a Batman symbol on her wrist, and the name "Oliver" on her left arm. Her family has indicated that while she had struggled with drug addiction and associated with a rougher crowd, it was uncharacteristic of her to be out of touch with them. The lack of any communication or financial activity has led her family and law enforcement to suspect foul play is involved in her case. There have been unsubstantiated rumors that she may have been harmed. The investigation into Melinda's disappearance has remained open, though progress has reportedly slowed. Her case has been complicated by the environment she was in, which involved individuals with histories of drug addiction. Authorities in Pend Oreille County have investigated various leads, but no significant breakthroughs have been publicly announced. Melinda's family has been proactive in trying to keep her story in the public eye, distributing flyers and holding events to raise awareness. The simultaneous disappearance of Melinda and her dog, Ecko, has added another layer of mystery to the case, as it is unusual for a dog to vanish without a trace. The case of Melinda Marie Lopez is an active and unresolved missing persons investigation, leaving her family with unanswered questions and a continued search for the truth.
Sep 25, 2020
Newport
Washington
Newport
Pend Oreille County Sheriff's Office
509-447-3151
06/21/2026
