Name: Heather Caras
AKA: Heather Wagoner
Age: 39 years old
Last Seen: January 24, 2025
Location: Linton, North Dakota
Status: Found deceased on May 25, 2025
Case Information
39 year old Heather Caras was last seen at her home in Linton, North Dakota on January 24, 2025. Her car was found abandoned on Beaver Bay the following day, with the keys in the ignition.
Background
Heather has two children, one of which has special needs and requires constant care. It is out of character for her to leave them behind. She may use the last name Wagoner.
Disappearance
Heather Caras was last seen at her home in Linton, North Dakota around 11:00 am on January 24, 2025. She told her two teenage sons goodbye before leaving, but did not say where she was headed.
Her vehicle, a gold 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, was found abandoned on Beaver Bay the following day, located west of Linton, with the keys still in the ignition.
Investigation
Authorities searched the area where Heather’s car was found, but were unable to locate any further clues as to her whereabouts.
Police have said it is likely that Heather “willingly abandoned her vehicle,” and “left her family and the area willingly with the assistance of an unknown acquaintance and is not known to be in any danger.” They believe she may have been in contact with someone outside of North Dakota to help her leave the area, and that she took steps to avoid detection.
Heather has ties to Utah, Nevada, Colorado, and North Carolina.
Her children are currently being taken care of by their biological father.
Heather Caras Found Deceased
On May 25, 2025, the body of Heather Caras was found in a corn field in Emmons County, about 2.5 miles away from where her vehicle was found abandoned.
The autopsy of Heather Caras found no evidence of foul play or drug use, according to a press release by the Emmons County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff told KFYR that investigators believe Caras was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time. He wrote in the press release; “While a tragedy, this incident highlights the importance of mental health issues in our community.”
Authorities are keeping her case open, in case any new information comes to light.
Appearance
Heather has brown hair and blue eyes. She stands 5’4 tall and weighs 125 pounds.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Heather Caras please contact the Emmons County Sheriff’s Office at (701) 254-4411.
Resources & Further Information
Mysterious Disappearance of Heather Caras Sparks Urgent Search as Missing Mom’s Car Found With Keys in Ignition – The US Sun
Emmons County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Finding Missing Woman – KX News
Vehicle of Missing Linton, ND Woman Found Abandoned – Valley News
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