The person at the center of this case
Catherine Barbara Davidson (Cathy)
Missing Person · Open
CATHERINE BARBARA DAVIDSON
Six-year-old Catherine Barbara Davidson disappeared on September 1, 1973, at Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer, Michigan. The FBI and Michigan State Police believe she may have died in the Chicago, Illinois area around the same time. The case remains unsolved and under investigation by federal authorities.
Warren Dunes State Park, Sawyer, Michigan
🏛️ FBI Detroit Field Office and Michigan State Police
Case Summary
Six-year-old Catherine Barbara Davidson disappeared on September 1, 1973, at Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer, Michigan. The FBI and Michigan State Police believe she may have died in the Chicago, Illinois area around the same time. The case remains unsolved and under investigation by federal authorities.
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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1973-09-01
Suspected death in Chicago area
It is believed that Catherine's possible death occurred in the Chicago, Illinois area around the same time period as her disappearance.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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person
Lead #1Catherine Barbara Davidson - six-year-old female, black hair, brown eyes, born December 13, 1966
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location
Lead #2Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer, Michigan - location of disappearance
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location
Lead #3Chicago, Illinois area - suspected location of death
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open
Case Number:226
Started:September 1, 1973
Last Updated:April 26, 2026