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Donna Gail Manson

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Donna Gail Manson

Case
#3019
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 15, 2026
Thurston County Sheriff's Office
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52 years waiting ยท since 1974

Missing Person: 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?

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Were there any witnesses who saw Donna on the day she disappeared or in the days before?

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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.

Case
#3019
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 15, 2026
Thurston County Sheriff's Office

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Source Narrative

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.

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1974-03-12

Last Seen

Donna Gail Manson was last seen in Olympia, Washington on March 12, 1974.

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Case Information

Incident:March 12, 1974
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:March 12, 1974
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 3607865500
You can remain anonymous