The person at the center of this case
Elisabeth Ann Huster
Missing Person · Unsolved
30 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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evidence
Lead #1Where are Elisabeth's remains? Her mother admitted to disposing of the body in the ocean, but it has never been located.
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suspect
Lead #2What additional details did Karen Huster provide about the circumstances and location of the alleged disposal?
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clue
Lead #3Are there any witnesses or evidence that could help locate the remains in the Pacific Ocean or nearby waters?
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.
Timeline of Events
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1986-08-31
Elisabeth Ann Huster disappears
9-year-old Elisabeth Ann Huster was last seen on August 31, 1986, in Portland, Washington
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Case Information
Incident:August 31, 1986
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 31, 1986
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038462700
You can remain anonymous