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Karen Ann Harmon
Missing Person · Open
44 years waiting · since 1982
Missing Person: Karen Ann Harmon
Justice for Karen Ann Harmon — the trail went cold in 1982, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What were the circumstances of Karen's disappearance? Was she on foot or did she have access to a vehicle?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to Karen's disappearance or her movements on Highway 26 that day?
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location
Lead #3Why was the family living in an old church, and were there any tensions or issues that might explain her disappearance?
Karen Ann Harmon, a 26-year-old woman, disappeared on May 29, 1982, from the Highway 26 area near the Timber/Vernonia junction in Oregon while her family was living in an old church. She was reported missing the following day by her husband, but her whereabouts remain unknown after more than four decades. The case remains open, and investigators continue to seek information about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
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Lead #4What physical evidence, if any, was recovered or documented during the initial investigation?
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timeline
Lead #5What was Karen's exact schedule and routine on the day she disappeared?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP19911. Missing person: Karen Ann Harmon.
Last known contact: 1982-05-29 in Timber, Washington, OR. Circumstances: Karen Harmon went missing on May 29, 1982 from the Highway 26 area near the Timber/Vernonia junction, and was reported missing by her husband the next day.
The couple and their two young children were living in Timber, OR in an old church at the time. Demographics: 26 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 95 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue jeans; blue pullover; brown blouse' brown boots; red socks.
Investigating agency: Washington County Sheriff's Office | 82-507111 | 1982-05-30.
Timeline of Events
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1982-05-29
Karen Harmon disappears
Karen Ann Harmon went missing from the Highway 26 area near the Timber/Vernonia junction while living with her family in an old church
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1982-05-30
Missing person report filed
Karen's husband reported her missing to the Washington County Sheriff's Office
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Case Information
Incident:May 29, 1982
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 29, 1982
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038462700
You can remain anonymous