The person at the center of this case
Elisabeth Ann Huster
Missing Person · Closed - Conviction obtained; remains not recovered
29 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Elisabeth Ann Huster
Justice for Elisabeth Ann Huster — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Karen Huster (mother) was convicted of Elisabeth's murder after admitting to shooting her—what evidence led to the conviction and are there any remaining investigative leads?
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evidence
Lead #2Elisabeth's remains were allegedly disposed of in the ocean but have never been located—could new search methods or witness information help recover her body?
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clue
Lead #3The case involves an admission of guilt but no body recovery—what specific details about the disposal location might help locate remains?
Elisabeth Ann Huster, a 9-year-old girl, disappeared on August 31, 1986, from Portland, Washington. Her mother, Karen Huster, was convicted of her murder and admitted to shooting Elisabeth and dismembering her body, which was allegedly disposed of in the ocean. Despite the conviction, Elisabeth's remains have never been recovered, leaving questions about the exact location of her body and whether additional evidence might surface.
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NamUs case MP14351. Missing person: Elisabeth Ann Huster.
Last known contact: 1996-08-31 in Portland, Washington, OR. Circumstances: Elisabeth was last seen on August 31, 1986.
Her mother, Karen Huster, was convicted of her murder. Karen admitted to shooting Elisabeth and she allegedly dismembered her body and disposed of her in the ocean.
Her remains have never been located. Demographics: 9 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 4 ft 6 in, 100 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Washington County Sheriff's Office | 98-500423.
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1986-08-31
Elisabeth Ann Huster Last Seen
Elisabeth Ann Huster, age 9, was last seen on August 31, 1986 in Portland, Washington
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Case Information
Incident:August 31, 1986
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 31, 1986
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038462700
You can remain anonymous