
The person at the center of this case
Donna Gail Manson
Justice for Donna Gail Manson โ the trail went cold in 1974, but the truth hasn't.
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What were the circumstances of Donna's disappearance on March 12, 1974?
Were there any witnesses who saw Donna on the day she disappeared or in the days before?
What investigative leads or evidence exist that could help solve this 50-year-old case?
Donna Gail Manson, a 19-year-old woman, disappeared on March 12, 1974, in Olympia, Washington, and has never been found. Despite decades of investigation by the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. Anyone with information about Donna's whereabouts or what happened to her is urged to contact authorities.
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Official wording
NamUs case MP22761. Missing person: Donna Gail Manson.
Last known contact: 1974-03-12 in Olympia, Thurston, WA. Circumstances: Donna Manson was last seen in Olympia, WA on March 12, 1974.
Demographics: 19 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 100 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Thurston County Sheriff's Office | 7438683.
Donna Gail Manson was last seen in Olympia, Washington on March 12, 1974.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.