Above: Kelia Critchfield in 1998 (left), another picture circa 2000 (center) and an age-progressed image to 13, circa 2007 (right)

Kelia Brianne Critchfield

Last seen in Auburn, Washington on November 11, 1998

Vital statistics: White female. Born on June 5, 1994. Blond hair, blue eyes. She has two birthmarks on her stomach. She may use the last name "Kielland." Was four at the time.

NCIC number: M-181776671

Circumstances: She was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Laura Jean Kielland. A photo and vital statistics are posted below. Her father received the second photo above at an unknown date in 2000. A felony warrant was issued for her on January 21, 2000. They are believed to be in Costa Rica.


Above: Laura Kielland in 1998

Vital statistics: White female. Born on August 22, 1966. Light brown hair, gray eyes. She has multiple ear piercings, a distinct marking on her eye, and she changes the style and color of her hair often. She may use the last names "Salazar" or "Zuniga." Was thirty-two at the time.

If you have any information on Kelia's whereabouts, please contact the King County Police Department at 206-296-7692. Any information received can be kept confidential.


Information used to compile this casefile came from the following resources:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
The Charley Project
The Doe Network
Washington State Missing Persons Search

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