
The person at the center of this case
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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Who gave Mary Jean the ride to Boone County and back to Lynco? What was the purpose of this trip?
What specific locations in Boone County and Lynco were involved in her movements on the day she disappeared?
Why is the disappearance date uncertain—was it March or April 2011, and what events might help narrow this down?
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 the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear. The case remains open with the Berkeley County Sheriff Department, and anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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She was last seen wearing a blue Carhart t-shirt, tan shorts, and black sandals—have these items been recovered or reported seen anywhere?
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Official wording
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.
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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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.