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Donna Gail Manson
Missing Person · Open
52 years waiting · since 1974
Missing Person: Donna Gail Manson
Justice for Donna Gail Manson — the trail went cold in 1974, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Who saw Donna Manson on March 12, 1974, and what were the circumstances of that final sighting?
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clue
Lead #2What was Donna's intended destination or planned activities on the day she disappeared?
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evidence
Lead #3Are there any personal items, documents, or records that could provide leads into her disappearance?
Donna Gail Manson, a 19-year-old woman, disappeared on March 12, 1974, in Olympia, Washington, and has never been found. Over 50 years later, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or evidence of her fate. The Thurston County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from anyone who may have encountered Donna or have knowledge of what happened to her.
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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:July 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 12, 1974
Last Updated:July 14, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3607865500
You can remain anonymous