Hildegard Hendrickson
Hildegard Hendrickson
📍 Minnow Creek Trail, Washington
🏛️ Shellanne County Sheriff's Office
Case Summary
Hildegard Hendrickson, a 79-year-old experienced mushroom hunter, was reported missing on June 8, 2013. She was last seen at Minnow Creek Trail, where she had planned to collect mushrooms. Despite extensive searches, including cadaver dogs, no trace of her has been found.
Timeline of Events
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June 8, 2013
AfternoonLast Seen
Hildegard was last seen at Minnow Creek Trail while mushroom hunting.
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June 17, 2013
Time Not SpecifiedSearch Initiated
Search commenced after Hildegard was reported missing.
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June 20, 2013
Time Not SpecifiedCadaver Dog Search
A cadaver dog was brought in due to beliefs that Hildegard was no longer alive.
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September 12, 2013
1:50 PMFoul Odor Detected
A motorcycle team reported detecting a foul odor near the trail.
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2015
Date Not SpecifiedDeclared Legally Dead
Hildegard was declared legally dead after two years of no evidence.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Witness Encounter
Lead #1Multiple witnesses reported seeing a suspicious man in a blue van near the trailhead.
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Mushroom Hunting Area
Lead #2Hildegard was a recognized mushroom hunter and often frequented mushroom-rich areas.
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Search Efforts
Lead #3Over 5,224.5 man-hours were dedicated to the search, indicating extensive effort.
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Suspect Description
Lead #4Witnesses described a suspicious man linked to Hildegard’s disappearance.
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Law Enforcement Engagement
Lead #5The case involved multiple interviews and extensive coordination by law enforcement.
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Closed
Case Number:73
Started:June 8, 2013 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 8, 2025
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