The person at the center of this case
Mary Jean Olshefski-Beatty
Missing Person · Open
15 years waiting · since 2011
Missing Person: Mary Jean Olshefski-Beatty
Justice for Mary Jean Olshefski-Beatty — the trail went cold in 2011, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Who gave Mary Jean the ride to Boone County and back to Lynco? What was the purpose of this trip?
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location
Lead #2What specific locations in Boone County and the Lynco area were visited during the ride?
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timeline
Lead #3Why is the exact date of disappearance uncertain—was it March or April 2011?
Mary Jean Olshefski-Beatty, a 56-year-old woman, disappeared in March or April 2011 after being given a ride to Boone County and returned to the Lynco area in Wyoming County, West Virginia. She has not been heard from by family or friends since that time, and her whereabouts remain completely unknown. Anyone with information about her disappearance is urged to contact the Berkeley County Sheriff Department.
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clue
Lead #4She was wearing a blue Carhartt t-shirt, tan shorts, and black sandals—has anyone reported seeing someone matching this description?
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NamUs case MP29650. Missing person: Mary Jean Olshefski-Beatty.
Last known contact: 2011-03-04 in Gerrardstown, Berkeley, WV. Circumstances: Has not been heard from by family or friends to the best of their knowledge since March or April of 2011.
Was given a ride to Boone County and then returned to the Lynco area in Wyoming County. Hasn't been seen since.
Demographics: 56 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 190 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen wearing a blue Carhart t-shirt, tan shorts, black sandals; Eyewear: uses glasses to read. Investigating agency: Berkeley County Sheriff Department | 120329-063 , 260303-050 | 2012-03-29.
Timeline of Events
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2011-03-04
Last known contact
Mary Jean Olshefski-Beatty was last known to be in contact in Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, WV. She was given a ride to Boone County and then returned to the Lynco area in Wyoming County.
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Case Information
Incident:March 4, 2011
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 4, 2011
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3042677000
You can remain anonymous