Washington 2013 cold case solved — arrest shocks community

On August 18th, 2013, nineteen-year-old Maury Kelly disappeared from Canyon Creek Campground in Washington's Gifford Pinchot National Forest. She had checked in alone, planned to hike for two days, and never returned. Her tent remained zipped, her car untouched, but Maury was gone.
Her mother, Linda, refused to give up. For years, she searched the forest, distributed flyers, and kept a candle burning in the window. Investigators found Maury's journal describing a man who had followed her on the trail. His name was David.
In 2019, forensic teams recovered Maury's remains buried deep in the wilderness. DNA evidence and a necklace found in a suspect's truck led to David Gene Kelmer, a drifter who had stalked women on hiking trails for decades. He was convicted of multiple murders and sentenced to life in prison.
Maury's story reminds us that the truth always surfaces, even after years of silence. Her family found answers. Justice was served. And her memory lives on in the forest she loved.



⚠️DISCLAIMER: Names and specific details have been altered to protect privacy. The core events of this case are presented as accurately as possible based on public records.

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