Denise Marie Elson

Denise, circa 1981

  • Missing Since 10/16/1981
  • Missing From Curry County, Oregon
  • Classification Endangered Missing
  • Sex Female
  • Race White
  • Date of Birth 09/30/1953 (73)
  • Age 28 years old
  • Height and Weight 5'8, 120 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics White female. Blonde hair, blue eyes. Denise's ears are pierced. Her maiden name is Alberta.

Details of Disappearance

Denise and her husband, Allen, were last seen in Curry County, Oregon on October 16, 1981. They have never been heard from again. Their vehicle was found in Coos Bay, Oregon after they disappeared. The Elsons lived in Santa Barbara, California at the time of their disappearances. Few details are available in their cases.

Investigating Agency

  • Curry County Sheriff's Office 541-247-3276

Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated October 22, 2026; casefile added.