The person at the center of this case
Carol Jane Edwards
Missing Person · Open
45 years waiting · since 1981
Missing Person: Carol Jane Edwards
Justice for Carol Jane Edwards — the trail went cold in 1981, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1What time did Carol arrive home on January 2nd, and did anyone see her after she got off the bus?
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location
Lead #2Why were her coat and car left at home if she disappeared—does this suggest she never left again, or was she taken from the residence?
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witness
Lead #3Did any neighbors, family members, or bus passengers see Carol that evening or notice anything unusual at her home?
Carol Jane Edwards, a 25-year-old woman, disappeared on January 2, 1981, after leaving her job in downtown Seattle and taking the bus home. Her coat and car were found at her residence with no obvious signs of foul play, leaving her fate unknown for over four decades. The case remains unsolved and investigators seek any information about her whereabouts or what happened after she arrived home that day.
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any signs of forced entry, struggle, or disturbance inside her residence when discovered?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP7958. Missing person: Carol Jane Edwards.
Last known contact: 1981-01-02 in Seattle, King, WA. Circumstances: Carol Edwards was last seen leaving her job in downtown Seattle on January 2nd, 1981.
She took the bus home and her coat and car were found at home. No obvious sign of foul play.
Demographics: 25 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 102 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Tan pants; Footwear: Blue shoes. Investigating agency: King County Sheriff's Office | 81-003359.
Timeline of Events
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1981-01-02
Last Seen Leaving Work
Carol Edwards was last seen leaving her job in downtown Seattle on January 2, 1981. She took the bus home.
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1981-01-02
Personal Items Found
Carol's coat and car were found at her home with no obvious sign of foul play.
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Case Information
Incident:January 2, 1981
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 2, 1981
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2062632080
You can remain anonymous