The person at the center of this case
Karlie Lain Gusé
Missing Person · Open
8 years waiting · since 2018
KARLIE LAIN GUSÉ
Justice for Karlie Lain Gusé — the trail went cold in 2018, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why did Karlie leave her mobile phone and personal belongings behind? Was this planned or impulsive?
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witness
Lead #2Who were the witnesses that saw Karlie walking near Highway 6 and Sierra View Road? What direction was she heading and did anyone see her after that location?
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location
Lead #3What is significant about the area near Highway 6 and Sierra View Road? Why would a 16-year-old walk there in the pre-dawn hours?
Karlie Lain Gusé, a 16-year-old girl from Chalfant Valley, California, disappeared on October 13, 2018, after leaving her family home in the pre-dawn hours without her phone or personal belongings. She was last seen walking south 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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clue
Lead #4Has any clothing or personal items matching Karlie's description been found in the surrounding area?
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Source Narrative
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
Timeline of Events
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2018-10-13
pre-dawnLast Sighting
Karlie was last seen by witnesses walking south approximately 30 yards east of Highway 6 and 100 yards south of Sierra View Road
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2018-10-13
morningReported Missing
Karlie was reported missing by her family on the morning of October 13, 2018. She left home wearing gray sweatpants or jeans, a white t-shirt, and Vans shoes, leaving behind her mobile phone and personal belongings
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Incident:October 13, 2018 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 13, 2018 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 21, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case