Crime & Safety
Crime Stoppers Shares Misty Copsey Video, Hoping for New Evidence in Cold Case
Misty Copsey disappeared from the Puyallup Fair 20 years ago and is featured in a new short documentary on Pierce County Crime Stoppers.
On Sept. 17 1992, Misty Copsey disappeared.
The 14-year-old girl had spent the day at the Puyallup Fair and missed her bus home. She called her mom that night to say she was on her way home but never returned.
Over the years, Puyallup Police have followed many leads and her disappearance is still considered an active case, with her mom Diana Smith, continuing the search for her daughter. In 1993, a pair of girls jeans and underwear were found in a ditch on SR 410. Gary Ridgway and many others have emerged as suspects.
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Yesterday, Crime Stoppers of Tacoma/Pierce County released a short video profiling Misty's disappearance, in hopes that fresh eyes will bring some heat to this cold case.
Misty's mother is interviewed, plus Puyallup Police Deputy Chief Dave McDonald of the Puyallup Police Department.
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"This is the perfect opportunity for anyone with information on Misty's disappearance to come forward, anonymously, and help us bring Misty home," her mother said in the video.
Watch and share this YouTube video and check out more cold case videos on the Pierce County Crime Stoppers Youtube channel.
If you have any information about the disappearance of Misty Copsey, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
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