Ekaterina Katie Shcherbakova, 13, was last seen April 5, 1998, in Monterey, California. She left her home on Casanova Street to visit a friend in Seaside, departed the friend’s house at about 8:00 p.m. and was walking toward Fremont Boulevard to go home but never arrived and has not been heard from since. Born in Russia, she moved to the United States at age five.

Investigators initially thought she may have left voluntarily after some clothes were found missing from her room and reported sightings in the area soon after her disappearance. Because of how long she’s been missing, authorities now suspect foul play. Her case has been linked in speculation to the abduction and murder of 12-year-old Christina Williams, who vanished from Marina two months later; both girls attended the same middle school and were last seen walking alone. Convicted offender Charles Holifield has been named as a possible suspect, but no charges have been filed.

Age-progressed images and extensive investigation have been used in the search; Ekaterina remains missing. If anyone knew Ekaterina, saw her that night, or has information about her whereabouts, please come forward.