| Age at missing | 60 years old |
| Case ID | mary-elizabeth-carter |
| City en | Reno |
| City geo ID | 5511077 |
| City slug | reno |
| Classification | Endangered Missing |
| Classification en | Endangered Missing |
| County en | |
| County fips ref | 32031 |
| County slug | washoe-county |
| Created at | 2026-01-12T09:41:41+00:00 |
| Date of birth | 1924-08-17 |
| Disappearance details | Carter was last seen in Reno, Nevada on December 14, 1984. She planned to go to Carson City, Nevada to find a job, but it is unknown if she ever arrived. Some time after her disappearance, Carter's wallet was found and turned into Harvey's, an establishment in Lake Tahoe, California. Her case remains unsolved. Some agencies state that Carter went missing on December 3, 1984. Investigating Agency Washoe County Sheriff's Department 775-328-3369 Source Information California Attorney General's Office The Doe Network Washoe County Sheriff's Office NamUs Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated October 19, 2020; distinguishing characteristics updated. |
| Disappearance details en | Carter was last seen in Reno, Nevada on December 14, 1984. She planned to go to Carson City, Nevada to find a job, but it is unknown if she ever arrived. Some time after her disappearance, Carter's wallet was found and turned into Harvey's, an establishment in Lake Tahoe, California. Her case remains unsolved. Some agencies state that Carter went missing on December 3, 1984. Investigating Agency Washoe County Sheriff's Department 775-328-3369 Source Information California Attorney General's Office The Doe Network Washoe County Sheriff's Office NamUs Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated October 19, 2020; distinguishing characteristics updated. |
| Disappearance details word count | 101 |
| Distinguishing marks | White female. Brown hair, blue eyes. Carter's nickname is Liz. She may use the name Liz Doyle. |
| Distinguishing marks en | White female. Brown hair, blue eyes. Carter's nickname is Liz. She may use the name Liz Doyle. |
| Full name | Mary Elizabeth Carter |
| Full name en | Mary Elizabeth Carter |
| Height | 5'3 |
| ID | 2662 |
| Investigating agency | Washoe County Sheriff's Department 775-328-3369 Source Information California Attorney General's Office The Doe Network Washoe County Sheriff's Office NamUs |
| Missing since | 1984-12-14 |
| Official last updated | 2020-10-19 |
| Official update count | 1 |
| Official update history | distinguishing characteristics updated. |
| Path | nevada/washoe-county/reno |
| Race | White |
| Race en | White |
| Sex | Female |
| Source info | California Attorney General's Office The Doe Network Washoe County Sheriff's Office NamUs |
| State en | Nevada |
| State ref | NV |
| State slug | nevada |
| Status | active |
| Updated at | 2026-01-12T09:41:41+00:00 |
| URL path | nevada/washoe-county/reno |
| Weight | 125 pounds |
Carter was last seen in Reno, Nevada on December 14, 1984. She planned to go to Carson City, Nevada to find a job, but it is unknown if she ever arrived. Some time after her disappearance, Carter’s wallet was found and turned into Harvey’s, an establishment in Lake Tahoe, California. Her case remains unsolved. Some agencies state that Carter went missing on December 3, 1984. Investigating Agency Washoe County Sheriff’s Department 775-328-3369 Source Information California Attorney General’s Office The Doe Network Washoe County Sheriff’s Office NamUs Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated October 19, 2020; distinguishing characteristics updated.