
The person at the center of this case
Ann Blackner
Justice for Ann Blackner — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Staff and residents at YMCA Willow shelter may have information about Ann's activities, contacts, or whereabouts in late 2023
Ann's son was her regular contact—what was the nature of their last conversation and does he have any leads?
Why did Ann leave the Filipino Community Village residence, and were there circumstances that led to her homelessness?
Ann Blackner, a 66-year-old woman, was last known to have contact on September 30, 2023, in Seattle, Washington, after securing housing at the Filipino Community Village but subsequently experiencing homelessness. She was seen multiple times at the YMCA Willow Women and Children's homeless shelter in September and October 2023, carrying a backpack and cane, but has not been in contact with her son since then despite their previous regular phone calls. The Seattle Police Department continues to investigate her disappearance, and anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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Official wording
NamUs case MP129479. Missing person: Ann Blackner.
Last known contact: 2023-09-30 in Seattle, King, WA. Circumstances: Ann found a residence at the Filipino Community Village with the help of her social worker.
Shortly after she was known to be experiencing homelessness. Ann was seen several times at a nearby YMCA Women and Children's homeless shelter (Willow) in the months of September/October 2023.
She used to regularly call her son, but he has not seen or heard from her. Demographics: 66 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 120 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: When she was last seen in October/November 2023 at the YMCA Willow Women and Childrens' Shelter she had a backpack and a cane..
Investigating agency: Seattle Police Department | 2023-314690 | 2023-10-01.
Ann had last known contact in Seattle, King County, WA after securing residence at Filipino Community Village
Ann was seen at YMCA Willow Women and Children's homeless shelter in September 2023
Seattle Police Department opened investigation case 2023-314690
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.