The person at the center of this case
Kathleen Elkow
Violent Crime · Open
7 years waiting · since 2019
KATHLEEN ELKOW - MAYS LANDING, NEW JERSEY
Justice for Kathleen Elkow — the trail went cold in 2019, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What specific wooded areas around her residence did she typically frequent, and have these areas been thoroughly searched?
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witness
Lead #2Did any neighbors or residents in the wooded areas near Weymouth Road see a woman matching her description in the days following her disappearance?
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clue
Lead #3Given her dementia and tendency to walk long distances, could she have wandered beyond the immediate search area?
Kathleen Elkow, a 79-year-old woman suffering from dementia, disappeared on March 28, 2019, after leaving her home in Mays Landing, New Jersey on foot—she was known to walk long distances in nearby wooded areas. She had no cell phone, vehicle, or tracking device, and was reported missing the following day despite extensive search and rescue efforts. The case remains unsolved, and investigators are seeking information about her disappearance or any sightings of a woman wearing a dark red and white flannel shirt, blue pants, and tan shoes.
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person
Lead #4What changes to her living arrangements were being planned, and could this have affected her mental state or behavior?
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Source Narrative
Mays Landing, New Jersey March 28, 2019 On March 28, 2019, Kathleen Elkow was last seen leaving her residence, 6774 Weymouth Road in Mays Landing, New Jersey, on foot. She was known to go for walks in the wooded areas around her residence.
On March 29, 2019, she was reported missing. Elkow was reportedly suffering from dementia.
Elkow has no vehicle and gets around via walking long distances. She did not own a cellphone and had no other tracking or medical device with her.
At the time of her disappearance, Elkow resided with a live-in home health aide and was financially stable. Elkow's family was in the process of making changes to her living arrangements.
Investigators from the area participated in search and rescue operations to locate Elkow, to no avail. The Township of Hamilton Police Department, NJ, is asking for assistance in locating Elkow, or obtaining details regarding her disappearance.
Remarks: At the time of disappearance, Elkow was wearing a dark-colored red and white flannel shirt, blue pants, and tan shoes.
Timeline of Events
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2019-03-28
Last Seen Leaving Residence
Kathleen Elkow was last seen leaving her residence at 6774 Weymouth Road on foot, known to walk in wooded areas around her home.
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2019-03-29
Reported Missing
Elkow was reported missing. She was suffering from dementia, had no cell phone or tracking device, and was unable to drive.
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Case Information
Incident:March 28, 2019
Last Updated:October 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 28, 2019
Last Updated:October 29, 2026