Left: Traxler, circa 1985 Right: Age-Progression to 28 years (circa 2005)

Rima Danette Traxler
Missing since May 15, 1985 from Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington.
Classification: Non-Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: November 9, 1976
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 8 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 4'3"; 45 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Blonde, mid-back length hair; blue eyes. Both ears are pierced.
• Marks, Scars: Traxler has a light-colored mark across her right shoulder blade. She has a scar under her chin.
• Clothing: She was wearing a tan plaid skirt, a pink shirt, white tights and dark brown clogs at the time of her disappearance. Traxler also wore a rainbow-colored barrette in her hair.
• Dentals: Not Available.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Traxler was last seen walking approximately two blocks from her family's residence in Longview, Washington on May 15, 1985. She was returning home from St. Helen's Elementary School at the time. Traxler never arrived at her house and has not been seen again.
Joseph Kondro was convicted of her abduction and murder some time after she disappeared. Traxler's remains have never been located.

Joseph Kondro

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Longview Police Department
360-577-3157

Agency Case Number:
(OCA): 85-2363

NCMEC #: NCMC601923

NCIC Number:
M-154989690
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Washington State Missing Persons