Left: Kelia, circa 1998, Kelia in 2000 Right: Age progressed by NCMEC to age 13.

Kelia Brianne Critchfield
Missing since November 11, 1998 from Auburn, King County, Washington
Classification: Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: June 5, 1994
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 4 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 3'6" (107 cm); 40 lbs (18 kg).
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White Female. Blonde hair; blue eyes.
• Marks, Scars: Kelia has two birthmarks on her stomach.
• Dentals : Not Available

Circumstances of Disappearance
Kelia was last seen in Auburn, Washington on November 11, 1998.
Kelia was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Laura Jean Kielland. An FBI Kidnapping warrant was issued for the abductor on April 13, 2000. The abductor and child are believed to have traveled to Costa Rica.

Laura Jean Kielland

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: August 22, 1966
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 32 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'6" (168 cm); 125 lbs (57 kg).
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White Female. Light brown hair; gray eyes. She has multiple ear piercings. She may wear glasses and change her hair color often.
• Marks, Scars: She has a distinct marking on her eye.
• AKA: Laura Critchfield, Laura Jean Keilland Salazar, Kelia Kielland, Laura Kielland, Laura Keilland Salazar, Laura Jean Salazar Kuniga, Estaban Salazar Zuniga, Laura Salazar Zuniga .