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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP108901) and 4 other sources
In the spring of 1976, a young woman named Kathy Diana Pendelton, aged 22, disappeared from St. Louis, Missouri. The last known contact with her was on May 31 of that year. At the time she went missing, she was described as a white female with brown hair and gray eyes, standing at 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 115 pounds. Details surrounding the day she vanished are scarce, creating a painful and enduring mystery for those who knew her. The lack of information has made the search for answers a long and difficult journey.

The circumstances of Kathy's disappearance are unsettling. When she was last seen, it was noted that her clothing and personal belongings were left behind, suggesting she did not intend to leave for an extended period. This detail paints a poignant picture of a life interrupted, a sudden and unexplained departure from her daily existence. The fact that her personal items remained untouched has been a key, yet baffling, piece of information for investigators and her family. Over the years, very few additional details have emerged, leaving a void where a clear narrative of her last known moments should be.

The case of Kathy Pendelton is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families and communities to grapple with uncertainty. The passage of time has not diminished the need for answers. The investigation, now decades old, is in the hands of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Despite the years that have passed, the hope for resolution remains. Her case is a quiet but persistent question, a story without an ending that underscores the ongoing pain and ambiguity that surrounds a long-term missing person case.

Last Seen: May 31, 1976

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

79%Possible
Jane Doe — St. Louis, Missouri
UP7362 • Found May 20, 1988
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 115 lb
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, Illinois - unidentified case UP12167
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, Illinois
UP12167 • Found Jan 21, 2006
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"

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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