The person at the center of this case
Catherine Barbara Davidson (Cathy)
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 #1What evidence or leads point to Catherine's possible death in the Chicago area rather than at Warren Dunes?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses at Warren Dunes State Park on September 1, 1973 who saw Catherine or observed suspicious activity?
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clue
Lead #3Has any physical evidence or remains ever been discovered in either Michigan or Illinois that could be connected to this case?
On September 1, 1973, six-year-old Catherine Barbara Davidson disappeared from Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer, Michigan, while under supervision. Investigators 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 what happened to Catherine and where she may be.
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person
Lead #4Who was responsible for Catherine's supervision at the park, and what were the circumstances 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 was reported missing at Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer, Michigan on September 1, 1973.
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Case Information
Incident:September 1, 1973
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 1, 1973
Last Updated:May 12, 2026