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Catherine Barbara Davidson (Cathy)

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Catherine Barbara Davidson (Cathy)

Case
#226
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI Detroit Field Office and Michigan State Police
Missing Person · Open
52 years waiting · since 1973

CATHERINE BARBARA DAVIDSON

Justice for Catherine Barbara Davidson (Cathy) — the trail went cold in 1973, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

What evidence or remains have been recovered in the Chicago area that might be connected to Catherine's case?

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witness
Lead #2

Were there any witnesses at Warren Dunes State Park on September 1, 1973 who saw Catherine or suspicious activity?

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clue
Lead #3

Why is the Chicago area suspected as the location of her death when she disappeared from Michigan?

On September 1, 1973, six-year-old Catherine Barbara Davidson disappeared from Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer, Michigan, while under supervision. Authorities believe she may have died in the Chicago, Illinois area around the same time, though her remains have never been recovered. The FBI and Michigan State Police continue to seek information from the public about her disappearance and possible death.

Case
#226
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI Detroit Field Office and Michigan State Police

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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person
Lead #4

Who was supervising Catherine at Warren Dunes State Park at the time of her disappearance?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

September 1, 1973 Warren Dunes State Park, Michigan The FBI's Detroit Field Office and Michigan State Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating Catherine Davidson. On September 1, 1973, six-year-old Catherine Davidson was reported missing at Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer, Michigan.

It is believed that her possible death occurred in the Chicago, Illinois, area around the same time period.

Timeline of Events

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1973-09-01

Catherine Davidson reported missing

Six-year-old Catherine Barbara Davidson disappeared from Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer, Michigan on September 1, 1973.

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1973-09-01

Suspected death timeframe

It is believed that Catherine's possible death occurred in the Chicago, Illinois area around the same time period as her disappearance.

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Case Information

Incident:September 1, 1973
Last Updated:July 24, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:September 1, 1973
Last Updated:July 24, 2026