One of the most widely reported Washington cases.
Age: 82
Missing: April 2025
Outcome: After she was reported missing, investigators discovered her body buried beneath a shed that had recently been built on her property.
Investigation: Authorities arrested a handyman who had worked for her and charged him with murder. (CBS News)
Why it matters: The case demonstrates how a missing-person investigation can develop into a homicide investigation through evidence gathered during the search.