The person at the center of this case
Carlotta Maria Sanchez (and cousin Elsie Eldora Luscier)
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
47 years waiting · since 1979
CARLOTTA MARIA SANCHEZ
Justice for Carlotta Maria Sanchez (and cousin Elsie Eldora Luscier) — the trail went cold in 1979, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who was responsible for the disappearance of Carlotta Maria Sanchez and Elsie Eldora Luscier?
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clue
Lead #2What were the circumstances leading up to their disappearance on August 30, 1979?
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evidence
Lead #3What evidence, if any, was recovered in connection with this case?
On August 30, 1979, Carlotta Maria Sanchez and her cousin Elsie Eldora Luscier disappeared from Taholah, Washington, located within the Quinault Nation Indian Reservation. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance remain unclear, and no confirmed recovery or resolution has been publicly documented. The FBI continues to seek information about the girls and those responsible, offering a $5,000 reward for leads.
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#276
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Seattle Field Office
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses to the girls' disappearance or their movements that day?
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Source Narrative
August 30, 1979 Taholah, Washington On August 30, 1979, Carlotta Maria Sanchez, accompanied by her cousin, Elsie Eldora Luscier , disappeared from Taholah, Washington, which is in the Quinault Nation Indian Reservation. The FBI is seeking information about the disappearance of both girls, and about those responsible for their disappearance.
Timeline of Events
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1979-08-30
Disappearance of Carlotta Maria Sanchez and Elsie Eldora Luscier
Two young women disappeared from Taholah, Washington on the Quinault Nation Indian Reservation. Carlotta Maria Sanchez was 12 years old at the time; her cousin Elsie Eldora Luscier was also with her.
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Case Information
Incident:August 30, 1979
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:August 30, 1979
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case