She told friends she was afraid of being tracked through her phone. Hours later, she slipped out of her own house before dawn and vanished.
Who Was Karlie
Karlie Lain Gusé, born May 13, 2002, grew up between her mother's and father's households after her parents divorced when she was two. By 2018, she lived with her father, Zachary Gusé, and stepmother, Melissa, in Chalfant Valley, California, and attended Bishop Union High School. Friends described her as quiet and well-liked.
A Troubling Pattern
In the weeks before her disappearance, Karlie had reportedly experimented with marijuana on several occasions, with friends and family noticing episodes of paranoia afterward, including fears that she was being tracked through her phone.
The Night Before
On the night of October 12, 2018, Karlie attended a small party with her boyfriend, Donald Arrowood III, and a few friends. According to Arrowood, she became increasingly paranoid during the gathering after smoking marijuana, growing fearful and anxious. Her father and stepmother, suspecting the marijuana may have been laced with something stronger, tried to monitor and calm her once she returned home.
The Disappearance
Despite her family's efforts, Karlie left the house in the early hours of October 13, 2018, and was never seen again.
Where the Case Stands
Investigators have not identified what happened to Karlie or whether foul play was involved. Her family has continued to search for answers in the years since.
FAQ
Has Karlie Gusé been found?
No. As of the available information, she remains missing.
What happened the night before she disappeared?
She attended a small party and reportedly became paranoid after smoking marijuana, a state that continued once she returned home.
Is foul play suspected?
Investigators have not confirmed a theory of what happened to her; this should be verified against current reporting before publishing.