The person at the center of this case
Stacey Arras
Missing Person · Open
44 years waiting · since 1981
Missing Person: Stacey Arras
Justice for Stacey Arras — the trail went cold in 1981, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What happened to Stacey's Olympus camera with the multi-colored embroidered neck strap? Has it ever been located?
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location
Lead #2Why did Stacey venture away from her family group in that specific area of Yosemite? Were there particular photographic subjects or locations she was targeting?
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clue
Lead #3The distinctive gold double wrap ankle bracelet and specific clothing ensemble should be highly recognizable—have any similar items been recovered in the park over the decades?
Stacey Arras, a 14-year-old girl, disappeared on July 17, 1981, while photographing in the northern section of Yosemite National Park in California. She left her family and friends to take pictures and never returned, vanishing without a trace despite extensive search efforts. The case remains unsolved after more than four decades, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to her that day.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any other visitors or park rangers in the northern section of Yosemite on July 17, 1981, who may have seen Stacey or noticed anything unusual?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP34023. Missing person: Stacey Arras.
Last known contact: 1981-07-17 in Yosemite National Park, Mariposa, CA. Circumstances: Stacy was last seen in the northern part of Yosemite National Park when she left friends and family to take photographs.
She was wearing an off-white pullover windbreaker, white jersey blouse with lace around the square neckline, shorts with vertical 1/2 inch maroon and white stripes with intermittent sky-blue pin stripes, and grey hiking boots with Vibram soles. Stacy was also last seen wearing a gold double wrap ankle bracelet.
She may have been carrying a small Olympus camera with a multi-colored embroidered neck strap. Demographics: 14 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 120 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: off-white pullover windbreaker, white jersey blouse with lace around the square neckline and shorts with vertical 1/2 inch maroon and white stripes with intermittent sky-blue pin stripes; Footwear: grey hiking boots with Vibram soles.
Investigating agency: National Park Service - Yosemite | 816045 | 1981-07-25.
Timeline of Events
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1981-07-17
Last Seen
Stacey Arras last seen in the northern part of Yosemite National Park when she left friends and family to take photographs. She was wearing an off-white pullover windbreaker, white jersey blouse with lace trim, striped shorts, grey hiking boots with Vibram soles, and a gold double wrap ankle bracelet. She may have been carrying a small Olympus camera with a multi-colored embroidered neck strap.
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Case Information
Incident:July 17, 1981
Last Updated:May 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 17, 1981
Last Updated:May 30, 2026