Katherine Stobaugh Missing Person Case

Katherine Lynn Stobaugh, a 43-year-old woman from Sanger, Texas, was last seen on December 29, 2004. She had visited the farm of her estranged husband, Charles Stobaugh, that evening to discuss their ongoing divorce. According to Charles, they had a tense conversation, and he claimed that she left his property around 10:00 p.m., driving away in her car. However, the next morning, her vehicle was found parked outside his residence with the keys inside, but Katherine was nowhere to be found.

Katherine's family reported her missing on January 3, 2005, after she failed to show up at her teaching job and had no contact with her children or relatives. Investigations revealed inconsistencies in Charles's account of events. For instance, he claimed to have called her several times, but phone records contradicted this. Authorities suspected foul play, and Charles eventually became the prime suspect in her disappearance.

In 2009, Charles Stobaugh was arrested and charged with her murder, despite the lack of physical evidence, including Katherine’s body, which was never found. Prosecutors argued that Charles killed her to avoid a costly divorce settlement. In 2011, he was convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison. However, in 2014, the conviction was overturned due to insufficient evidence.

Katherine remains missing, and her case is still classified as endangered. She has not accessed her bank accounts, used her Social Security number, or left any trace of her whereabouts since that December night. Foul play is strongly suspected due to the circumstances of her disappearance.
Last Seen: Dec 29, 2004

Man Arrested in Wife's 2004 Disappearance - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Katherine Lynn Stobaugh - The Charley Project

Missing Person / NamUs #MP991

Gone

Family of Kathy Stobaugh Upset at Appeals Court Verdict

Vanished without a trace | Texas District

Charles Stobaugh Found Guilty Of Killing Estranged Wife In 2004