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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1721) and 12 other sources
Katherine Anderson, a 24-year-old woman from Chester, Maryland, was last seen on April 20, 1979. At the time of her disappearance, Katherine was living in the small community of Chester on Kent Island. She had a quiet life, making her sudden disappearance all the more perplexing. On the day she was last seen, Katherine left her residence and was expected to return later, but she never did. Her family reported her missing when she failed to return, and an investigation was launched.

Authorities conducted searches in the surrounding areas, including land and water searches near Kent Island, but no trace of Katherine was found. Katherine was described as a responsible young woman with no history of voluntarily disappearing, raising suspicions of foul play. Investigators explored several leads over the years, but no significant breakthroughs were made. Her disappearance remains unsolved, and her case is classified as a missing person case with the possibility of foul play.

Katherine's family has remained hopeful for answers, even decades later. Her case remains open, and authorities continue to urge anyone with information to come forward. Despite the passage of time, Katherine's family and law enforcement hope that new information will emerge to provide closure and resolve this long-standing mystery.

Last Seen: Apr 20, 1979

Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Upper Marlboro, Maryland - unidentified case UP2260
Jane Doe — Upper Marlboro, Maryland
UP2260 • Found Sep 30, 1979
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–29 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
Weight 0%173 lb vs 100–110 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP122455 • Found Mar 31, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–39 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%94 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%115–140 lb vs 100–110 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP5439
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP5439 • Found Jun 15, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'3"
Weight 65%138 lb vs 100–110 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Blond
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Washington D.C., District of Columbia - unidentified case UP136202
Jane Doe — Washington D.C., District of Columbia
UP136202 • Found Dec 31, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away
TimingFound 46 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%103 lb vs 100–110 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Washington, District of Columbia
UP16571 • Found Feb 6, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Lacey Township, New Jersey
UP100328 • Found Feb 6, 1981
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%124 mi away
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'3"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Perth Amboy, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1522
Jane Doe — Perth Amboy, New Jersey
UP1522 • Found Apr 10, 1979
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 65%151 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
Weight 91%125 lb vs 100–110 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, Maryland - unidentified case UP1856
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, Maryland
UP1856 • Found Jul 27, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 88%Est. 19–23 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 100–110 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Winchester, Virginia - unidentified case UP6629
Jane Doe — Winchester, Virginia
UP6629 • Found Feb 3, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–39 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%102 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%114–135 lb vs 100–110 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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