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Jun 12, 2024
Jun 14, 2024
Maryellen
Nelson
17
16
63 inches
130 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
In the spring of 2024, a sixteen-year-old girl named Maryellen Phoebe Nelson vanished from her home in Springfield, Oregon. On May 15th, the teenager was last seen, and when she did not return, concern grew for her well-being. At the time of her disappearance, Maryellen was described as a white female, standing at five feet three inches tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds. She had brown hair and brown eyes. Distinctive marks included pierced ears, scars on her right forearm, and another scar on her left arm. The last time she was seen, she was reportedly wearing a black sweatshirt with red writing on it paired with jeans. The circumstances surrounding Maryellen's disappearance indicated that she had run away from home. Following her disappearance, she had no contact with her family or friends, amplifying the urgency and worry surrounding her case. The Springfield Police Department was the primary investigating agency, and they took the initial report and began the search for the missing teenager. Information about her case was disseminated in the hopes that the public could provide leads to her whereabouts. The quiet community was left to wonder and hope for a safe resolution, as is common in such distressing situations when a young person suddenly goes missing from their familiar surroundings. Fortunately, this case concluded with the positive outcome that Maryellen Nelson was located and is alive. While the specific details and date of her recovery have not been made widely public, the confirmation that she was found brought an end to the active search. The investigation into her disappearance highlighted the emotional and communal toll that occurs when a minor is missing. The case of Maryellen Nelson serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities young people can face and the importance of community awareness and law enforcement efforts in resolving such cases.
May 15, 2024
Springfield
Oregon
Lane County
Springfield
No
144708
Springfield Police Department
Springfield
Oregon
Lane County
97477
230 4th Street, Oregon
5417263714
Local
Law Enforcement
2403361
2024-05-15
Springfield Police Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
Yes
06/01/2026
