Sofia Sorenson Amaro dies in fatal Okanogan County, Washington disappearance

Sofia Sorenson Amaro dies in fatal Okanogan County, Washington disappearance

Fatal Okanogan County, Washington disappearance death of Sofia Sorenson Amaro – Obituary

The remains of 21-year-old Sofia Sorenson Amaro from Oroville were found on April 24 in a remote area about 16 miles outside of Loomis, Washington, several months after she was reported missing. Her family had last seen her in November 2024, when she failed to return home, prompting a search that was eventually halted due to severe winter conditions.

Hunters had located her vehicle shortly after her disappearance, buried under heavy snow in the same general area where her body was discovered. The challenging terrain and snowfall delayed search efforts until conditions improved in the spring.

Okanogan County Chief Criminal Deputy Jodie Barcus stated that a combination of ground search teams and ATVs was used to navigate the varying snow levels and rugged landscape. Multiple agencies contributed to the search, including local sheriff’s offices, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Border Patrol.

According to Barcus, no evidence of foul play has been found, and while there are indications that Amaro may have died by suicide, this has not been officially confirmed. Her mother shared that Sofia had just returned home from a 30-day stay in a mental health treatment facility shortly before she vanished, and hoped to raise awareness about the struggles her daughter faced.

The investigation into her death is now in the hands of the Okanogan County Coroner’s Office.