The person at the center of this case
Karlie Lain Gusé
Missing Person · Open
7 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 all personal belongings behind at the residence?
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witness
Lead #2What prompted witnesses to see Karlie walking south near Highway 6 in the early morning, and did they notice anything unusual about her behavior or demeanor?
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location
Lead #3What lies along the route south from Sierra View Road and Highway 6 that may have been Karlie's destination?
Karlie Lain Gusé, a 16-year-old girl, disappeared from the White Mountain Estates area of Chalfant Valley, Mono County, California on October 13, 2018, after leaving her family home in the early morning hours without her phone or belongings. She was last seen walking south near Highway 6 and Sierra View Road, and despite extensive searches and investigation, no trace of her has been found in over six years. The case remains unsolved, and authorities continue seeking information from the public to locate her.
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Lead #4Despite thorough searches of the area, no physical evidence or remains have been recovered—what geographic or environmental factors may have hindered discovery?
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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
Timeline of Events
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2018-10-13
pre-dawnKarlie reported missing
Karlie Lain Gusé reported missing by family on the morning of October 13, 2018 after leaving residence during pre-dawn hours
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2018-10-13
early morningLast witnessed sighting
Karlie last seen by witnesses walking south approximately 30 yards east of Highway 6 and 100 yards south of Sierra View Road, wearing gray sweatpants or jeans, white t-shirt, and Vans shoes
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Case Information
Incident:October 13, 2018 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 13, 2018 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case