The person at the center of this case
Elizabeth Jean Acton
Missing Person · Open
32 years waiting · since 1994
Missing Person: Elizabeth Jean Acton
Justice for Elizabeth Jean Acton — the trail went cold in 1994, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Were there any guests or staff at the Days Inn who saw Elizabeth on August 24, 1994, or noticed anything unusual?
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clue
Lead #2What were the circumstances of Elizabeth's stay at the Days Inn and why was she there?
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evidence
Lead #3Have any personal belongings, vehicle, or other evidence related to Elizabeth been recovered?
Elizabeth Jean Acton, a 41-year-old woman, disappeared on August 24, 1994, after being last seen at the Days Inn on Colonial Avenue in Colonial Beach, Virginia. Her whereabouts remain unknown after more than three decades, and investigators have not determined the circumstances of her disappearance. Anyone with information about Elizabeth's location or what happened to her is urged to contact the Colonial Beach Police Department.
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contact
Lead #4Did Elizabeth have any known associates, family members, or contacts in the Colonial Beach area at the time of her disappearance?
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NamUs case MP57264. Missing person: Elizabeth Jean Acton.
Last known contact: 1994-08-24 in Colonial Beach, Westmoreland, VA. Circumstances: Elizabeth was last seen at the Days Inn on Colonial Avenue in Colonial Beach, Virginia on August 24, 1994.
Demographics: 41 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 125 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Colonial Beach Police Department | RD4000217.
Timeline of Events
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1994-08-24
Last Known Contact
Elizabeth Jean Acton was last seen at the Days Inn on Colonial Avenue in Colonial Beach, Virginia on August 24, 1994.
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Case Information
Incident:August 24, 1994
Last Updated:August 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 24, 1994
Last Updated:August 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8042247612
You can remain anonymous