Hildegard Hendrickson
Hildegard Hendrickson
📍 Minnow Creek Trail, Leavenworth, Washington
🏛️ Shellane County Sheriff’s Office
Case Summary
Hildegard Hendrickson, a 79-year-old mushroom forager, disappeared on June 8, 2013, after hiking near Minnow Creek Trail. Extensive searches were conducted but yielded no results, though suspicious encounters were reported. In 2015, she was declared legally dead due to the lack of discovery of her remains.
Timeline of Events
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June 8, 2013
AfternoonLast Seen
Hildegard was last seen hiking near Minnow Creek Trail.
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June 10, 2013
Reported Missing
Her family reported her missing after not hearing from her.
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June 17, 2013
Search Efforts
Search teams conducted a major search for Hildegard.
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June 20, 2013
Cadaver Dog Search
Cadaver dogs were brought in due to concerns for her well-being.
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June 22, 2013
Sighting of Suspicious Vehicle
A blue van was seen leaving the area, similar to descriptions given by witnesses.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Eyewitness Account
Lead #1Suspicious man encountered by witnesses with a blue van.
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Search Efforts
Lead #2Extensive man-hours spent searching the area without results.
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Community Involvement
Lead #3Community members assisted in search efforts.
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Psychic Coordinates
Lead #4Several coordinates were provided by psychics but led to previous search areas.
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Legal Death
Lead #5Hildegard was declared legally dead in 2015.
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Closed
Case Number:73
Started:June 8, 2013 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 8, 2025
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