
The person at the center of this case
Donna Gail Manson
Justice for Donna Gail Manson — the trail went cold in 1974, but the truth hasn't.
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What were the circumstances surrounding Donna's disappearance on March 12, 1974?
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Donna Gail Manson, a 19-year-old white female, disappeared on March 12, 1974, in Olympia, Washington. She was last seen in the city and has not been located despite decades of investigation. Her case remains unsolved, and anyone with information about her whereabouts or circumstances of her disappearance is urged to contact the Thurston County Sheriff's Office.
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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. She was 19 years old at the time.
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