The person at the center of this case
Carlotta Maria Sanchez
Missing Person · Open
CARLOTTA MARIA SANCHEZ
On August 30, 1979, Carlotta Maria Sanchez, age 12, disappeared from Taholah, Washington on the Quinault Nation Indian Reservation along with her cousin Elsie Eldora Luscier. The FBI is seeking information about the circumstances of their disappearance and those responsible. A $5,000 reward is offered for information leading to recovery and conviction.
Taholah, Washington
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Seattle Field Office
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Case Summary
On August 30, 1979, Carlotta Maria Sanchez, age 12, disappeared from Taholah, Washington on the Quinault Nation Indian Reservation along with her cousin Elsie Eldora Luscier. The FBI is seeking information about the circumstances of their disappearance and those responsible. A $5,000 reward is offered for information leading to recovery and conviction.
Timeline of Events
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1979-08-30
Disappearance of Carlotta Maria Sanchez and Elsie Eldora Luscier
Carlotta Maria Sanchez and her cousin Elsie Eldora Luscier disappeared from Taholah, Washington on the Quinault Nation Indian Reservation.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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person
Lead #1Elsie Eldora Luscier - cousin who disappeared with Carlotta
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clue
Lead #2Both girls disappeared together from Quinault Nation Indian Reservation
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Lead #3$5,000 FBI reward offered for information leading to recovery and conviction
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open
Case Number:276
Started:August 30, 1979
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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