Right 2: Age-Progressed by NCMEC to 24 years; 30 yeras; 40 years
Right 2: Age-Progressed by NCMEC to 24 years; 30 yeras; 40 years
Name: Katya Marie Lyne
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Runaway
Missing Since: March 21, 1997
Location Last Seen: Federal Way, King County, Washington
Date of Birth: November 28, 1981
Age: 15 years old
Race: White / Hispanic
Gender: Female
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 125 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Of Salvadorian descent. She has Hispanic features, but may appear Asian. Tattoo of three dots on her left hand. Mole above lip on right side
Dentals: X-rays Available
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Available
Clothing: White t-shirt; black and white flannel pullover; blue jeans; black boots
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Katya Lynes, born in El Salvador and adopted by the Lynes as a baby, was last seen in Federal Way, Washington, on March 21, 1997.
The night before she disappeared, she had an argument with her father over her grades at Auburn High School. He had considered placing her in another school, hoping she would do better, but she was opposed to the idea.
Katya's sister, who had been a student at Seattle Pacific University, stopped by the next morning to say hello and found Katya gone. She was reported missing on March 23.
On March 25, Katya's father committed suicide. Investigators did not find any indication that Katya’s disappearance and her father’s suicide were linked.
Agency Name: Federal Way Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Tamy Parker
Agency Phone Number: 253-835-6856
Agency E-Mail: tamy.parker@cityoffederalway.com
Agency Case Number: 97-4213
NamUs Case Number: 6336
NCIC Case Number: M010739601
NCMEC Case Number: NCMC831557
NamUs
NCMEC
The New Tribune - Jul. 25, 1997
The Seattle Times - Aug. 1, 1997 & Dec. 9, 2021
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 03/19/2024 - By: mc
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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