The person at the center of this case
Karlie Lain Gusé
Justice for Karlie Lain Gusé — the trail went cold in 2018, but the truth hasn't.
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Who were the witnesses who saw Karlie walking near Highway 6 and Sierra View Road that morning, and did they notice anything unusual about her behavior or appearance?
Why did Karlie leave her mobile phone and personal belongings behind, and what might have prompted her to leave the house during pre-dawn hours?
What is significant about the area near Highway 6 and Sierra View Road—could she have been heading to a specific location or meeting someone?
Karlie Lain Gusé, a 16-year-old girl, disappeared from her family home in Chalfant Valley, California on October 13, 2018, after leaving during pre-dawn hours without her phone or belongings. She was last seen walking near Highway 6 and Sierra View Road, and despite extensive searches and investigation by the Mono County Sheriff's Office and FBI, no trace of her has been found. The case remains unsolved and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have seen Karlie or knows what happened to her.
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Has anyone in the community reported suspicious activity, vehicles, or persons in the Chalfant Valley area on October 13, 2018?
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Mono County, California October 13, 2018 Karlie Lain Gusé, a then 16-year-old female, was reported missing by her family on the morning of October 13, 2018. Karlie was seen by her family at their residence in the White Mountain Estates area of Chalfant Valley in Mono County, California, during the pre-dawn hours of October 13, 2018.
At some time during the early morning, Karlie left the family residence while likely wearing gray sweatpants or jeans, a white t-shirt, and Vans brand shoes. Karlie left her personal belongings behind at the residence including her mobile phone.
Karlie was last seen by witnesses walking south approximately 30 yards east of Highway 6 and 100 yards south of Sierra View Road on the morning of October 13, 2018. A thorough search of the area and subsequent investigation has been unsuccessful in locating Karlie and she has not been in contact with family or friends since she went missing.
The Mono County Sheriff's Office and the FBI continue to seek information that will assist in locating Karlie. The Things They Carry Video Series Zach Gusé: My Whole Body and Soul Melissa Gusé: Your Mind Wanders Richard Eddy: Witness Brad Bilderback: Somebody Knows Something David Kaulk: We May Never See Her Again Zach Gusé: I Lost My Mind Melissa Gusé: Damaged Family Kole Gusé: She's Probably Dead Ashley Forbes: Nobody in Town Goes Missing Like This Branson Jernigan: It Seems Like People Have Been Forgetting About Her Zach Gusé: I Wanted to Let the Light In Brent Gillespie: Please Come Forward
Karlie left her family home in White Mountain Estates during pre-dawn hours wearing gray sweatpants or jeans, white t-shirt, and Vans shoes. She left behind her mobile phone and personal belongings.
Karlie was last seen by witnesses walking south approximately 30 yards east of Highway 6 and 100 yards south of Sierra View Road.
Family reported Karlie missing on the morning of October 13, 2018. Thorough search of the area began.
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