Top Row and Bottom Left: Natasha, circa 2000;
Bottom Right: Age-progression to age 19 (circa 2008)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: August 8, 2000 from Beckley, West Virginia Classification: Family Abduction Date of Birth: December 22, 1989 Age: 10 years old Height and Weight: 4'2 - 4'3, 50 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Blonde hair, blue eyes. Natasha has a scar on her left eyebrow. Her nickname is Alex.
Details of Disappearance
Natasha was last seen in Beckley, West Virginia on August 8, 2000. She was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Susan Gail Carter. Photographs and vital statistics for Susan are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant for kidnapping was issued for her on November 13, 2000.Susan had been involved in a contentious battle over Natasha's custody with the child's father, Ricky Lafferty, and had told Lafferty he would never see his daughter again. Natasha's grandmother stated the child was afraid of her mother and did not want to live with her. Susan and Natasha may be in the company of an adult male. They may have left West Virginia. Natasha's case remains unsolved.
Susan Gail Carter
Top Row and Bottom Left: Susan Gail Carter;
Bottom Right: Age-progression to an unknown age
Date of Birth: March 8, 1959
Age: 41 years old
Height and Weight: 5'6, 115 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Blonde hair, green eyes. Susan may use the alias Susan Gail Carter Webb. She may attempt to alter her appearance.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 6 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated September 27, 2008; age-progression updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
West Virginia State Police
304-746-2100
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Child Search Ministries
Natasha Carter Missing
The Charleston Daily Mail