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Melinda Leigh Dehart

The person at the center of this case

Melinda Leigh Dehart

Case
#2493
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 18, 2026
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person · Open
12 years waiting · since 2013

Missing Person: Melinda Leigh Dehart

Justice for Melinda Leigh Dehart — the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

Why was Melinda transient and traveling across the country? Understanding her lifestyle and connections may reveal where she went.

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location
Lead #2

Did Melinda have specific destinations or contacts in Portland or other areas she frequently visited?

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witness
Lead #3

Who last saw Melinda in Tillamook County on October 5, 2013, and what were the circumstances of that encounter?

Melinda Leigh Dehart, a 49-year-old woman, was last seen in Tillamook County, Oregon on October 5, 2013. She was known to be transient, spending time between Portland and traveling across the country, which complicates search efforts. Despite over a decade passing, her whereabouts remain unknown and investigators continue seeking information from the public.

Case
#2493
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 18, 2026
Washington County Sheriff's Office

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More leads to consider

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clue
Lead #4

What prompted the family to report her missing, and how long after October 5 did they realize she was missing?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP111035. Missing person: Melinda Leigh Dehart.

Last known contact: 2013-10-05 in Tillamook, Tillamook, OR. Circumstances: Melinda was last seen in Tillamook County, OR on the date of last contact but has not been seen or heard from by family since.

Melinda was primarily transient and spent time in Portland, OR but also travelled across country. Demographics: 49 years, Female, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 125 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Eyewear: Wire framed oval glasses.

Investigating agency: Washington County Sheriff's Office | 50-23-15957 | 2023-10-23.

Timeline of Events

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2013-10-05

Last Contact

Melinda was last seen in Tillamook County, Oregon. She has not been seen or heard from by family since this date.

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Case Information

Incident:October 5, 2013
Last Updated:June 19, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:October 5, 2013
Last Updated:June 19, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 5038462700
You can remain anonymous