Lisa Pearl Briseno vanished under troubling and unresolved circumstances in the Pacific Northwest. Despite the passage of time, questions remain about what happened to her and whether critical leads were missed early in the investigation. In this episode, we walk through Lisa’s life, the timeline leading up to her disappearance, and the lingering gaps that continue to haunt those who knew her and those still searching for answers.
Photo of Lisa Pearl Briseno via
NamUs
1983 BMW Alpina B9 3.5 Coupe (representative vehicle) via
RM Sotheby’s
Mildred Quaempts and Merle Kirk hold a portrait of Mavis Kirk-Greeley (Lisa's cousin) on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation via
Underscore News
Case Details
Name: Lisa Pearl Briseno
Last Known Location: Portland, Oregon
Date of Disappearance: August 20, 1997
Age at Disappearance: 28
Current Age: 56
Distinguishing Features: Black hair, brown eyes, 5'4"
Tribe Affiliation: Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Clothing: Cream-colored blouse, blue flowered pants
Associated Vehicle: White 1983 BMW, Oregon plate USL-625 (recovered)