The person at the center of this case
Rhonda Louise Burse
Missing Person · Open
49 years waiting · since 1977
Missing Person: Rhonda Louise Burse
Justice for Rhonda Louise Burse — the trail went cold in 1977, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Rhonda was wearing distinctive and expensive jewelry at the time of disappearance—four large rings, two gold chain necklaces, and gold earrings. Were these items ever recovered or reported as pawned?
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witness
Lead #2What were the circumstances of Rhonda's last sighting on August 8, 1977? Who saw her last and what was she doing in Burien that day?
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clue
Lead #3The specific description of her clothing and accessories suggests she may have been going somewhere special or meeting someone. Were there any planned activities or appointments?
Rhonda Louise Burse, a 21-year-old Black woman, disappeared on August 8, 1977, in Burien, Washington while wearing distinctive clothing and expensive jewelry. Nearly five decades later, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unknown, and no trace of her has been found. Her case remains open with the King County Sheriff's Office, and anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP5896. Missing person: Rhonda Louise Burse.
Last known contact: 1977-08-08 in Burien, King, WA. Circumstances: Rhonda was last seen on August 8, 1977.
Demographics: 21 years, Female, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 110 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Straw hat; Clothing: Cut off jeans, blue and white striped top; Jewelry: 4 large expensive rings, 2 gold chain necklaces, small gold earrings. Investigating agency: King County Sheriff's Office | 77122703.
Timeline of Events
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1977-08-08
Last Seen
Rhonda Louise Burse was last seen on August 8, 1977, in Burien, King County, Washington. She was wearing cut-off jeans, a blue and white striped top, and a straw hat. She was wearing 4 large expensive rings, 2 gold chain necklaces, and small gold earrings.
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Case Information
Incident:August 8, 1977
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 8, 1977
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2062632080
You can remain anonymous