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This person was missing Missing Since 03/06/2009

Missing Since:

Missing Since 03/06/2009

Missing From:

Missing From Tenino, Washington

Classification:

Classification Endangered Missing

Gender:

Female

Race:

Race White

Date of Birth:

Date of Birth 11/22/1972 (52)

Age:

Age 36 years old

Height and Weight:

Height and Weight 4’11 – 5’0, 105 – 120 pounds

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Distinguishing Characteristics:

Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian female. Dark brown hair, brown eyes. Moyer’s ears and navel are pierced. She has a scar on her right knee. She has the following tattoos: an armband with stars, hearts and flowers on her right upper arm, a butterfly on her lower back, the words “Doublemint” and “Juicyfruit” with flowers and hearts on her upper back, a hibiscus flower on her left hip, a Playboy bunny on her right hip, and cherries with the initials A.S. on her right foot. Photos of the tattoos are posted with this case summary. Moyer smokes cigarettes.

Details of Disappearance:

In March 2009, Susan Moyer vanished. The last confirmed sighting was March 6th, when she left work, drove a coworker home, and shopped at a grocery store. Two days later, her daughters returned from their dad’s house to find their mom missing. Her home was undisturbed – her belongings were inside, her car was outside, and nothing suggested a break-in or struggle. It seemed highly unlikely she left willingly, especially since she didn’t have her phone, and her bank accounts and credit cards remained untouched.

Years later, in July 2019, Eric Roberts, Moyer’s coworker and neighbor, confessed to killing her. He claimed he accidentally strangled her during rough sex at his house. However, he later retracted his confession.

Roberts had a history of violence. A former girlfriend described his violent tendencies, especially when drinking. Witnesses noted that he stopped having parties and camping on his property after Moyer’s disappearance, after building a strange concrete structure. His girlfriend said he admitted to having a relationship with Moyer and angrily dismissed her mother’s questions about Moyer’s disappearance.

Police searched Roberts’ home extensively but found no remains. Though they arrested him, the lack of sufficient evidence prevented immediate murder charges. He’s currently in custody on other charges, and prosecutors hope to eventually charge him with Moyer’s murder. Moyer’s estranged husband is not a suspect. The circumstances strongly suggest foul play.

Agency:

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office 360-786-5279

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