Besse Anne Freedom Handy
RESOLVED
Handy, circa 2021
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Missing Since
02/01/2021
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Missing From
Fife, Washington
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Classification
Endangered Missing
- Sex Female
- Race
Native American
- Age 34 years old
- Distinguishing Characteristics Native American female.
Details of Disappearance
Handy disappeared from Fife, Washington sometime in February 2021. In January 2023, her remains were identified; she had perished in a fire at a homeless encampment in Seattle, Washington.
Investigating Agency
- Puyallup Tribal Police Department
253-680-5656
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated February 14, 2026; case resolved.
Handy, circa 2021
- Missing Since 02/01/2021
- Missing From Fife, Washington
- Classification Endangered Missing
- Sex Female
- Race Native American
- Age 34 years old
- Distinguishing Characteristics Native American female.
Details of Disappearance
Handy disappeared from Fife, Washington sometime in February 2021. In January 2023, her remains were identified; she had perished in a fire at a homeless encampment in Seattle, Washington.
Investigating Agency
- Puyallup Tribal Police Department 253-680-5656
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated February 14, 2026; case resolved.