Mary Jean Beatty
Physical Description
Race/Ethnicity: White/Caucasian
Height: 5'7"–5'8"
Weight: 190–245 pounds
Hair Color: Gray or partially gray (described as dirty blond)
Eye Color: Blue
Aliases: Alice Cook, Carol Martin
Scars/Marks:
Scar on abdomen
Scar on left breast
C-section scar
Scar on forehead
Scalding injuries on her neck and breast affecting a tattoo
Tattoos:
Pegasus on inner ankle with three or four stars above it
Butterfly on the upper part of her chest toward the cleavage area, which had been burned over
Clothing and Accessories
Clothing: Last seen wearing a blue Carhartt t-shirt, tan shorts, and black sandals
Eyewear: Wore glasses for reading
Mary Jean Beatty, also known as Mary Jean Olshefski-Beatty, was last seen in early March 2011 after leaving her home on Jenkins Road in Gerrardstown, West Virginia. It is believed she traveled to Boone County with someone and later returned to the Lynco area in Wyoming County. After that, there were no further confirmed sightings. At the time of her disappearance, Mary was living with her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend. Although she had previously gone periods without contact, the length of her absence raised concerns. Mary was officially reported missing nearly a year later. During the investigation, blood was found on the floor of her residence, but it was never tested. Her case remains open, and efforts to find answers continue.
What You Can Do
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Mary Jean Beatty, please contact the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office at (304) 267-7000.
Mary is listed in the NamUs database under case number MP29650.
Even after all these years, Mary's story matters. Any new information, no matter how small, could help bring long-awaited answers.
Behind the Scenes of the Project
It has been a long and difficult process of seeking information, filled with emails, phone calls, and long stretches of silence, but we are happy to share some important news. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has located their case files on Mary, which were once believed to be lost. They are now in the process of reviewing the files and determining next steps, including whether the case should be re-opened. We have not yet received any response from the Oceana Police Department, who are listed as a secondary investigating agency. We continue to reach out with letters and phone calls in hopes of obtaining any information we can.
We are incredibly hopeful about this development and will continue to keep everyone updated. Our greatest wish is that this case is re-opened and that renewed attention will help bring answers.