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 #1Why was no trace of Elkow found despite search and rescue operations in the wooded areas near her home?
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location
Lead #2How far did Elkow typically walk from her residence, and were all accessible wooded areas thoroughly searched?
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person
Lead #3Did the live-in home health aide provide any details about Elkow's mental state or typical walking routes that day?
Kathleen Elkow, a 73-year-old woman with dementia, disappeared on March 28, 2019, after leaving her home in Mays Landing, New Jersey for a walk in nearby wooded areas. She had no phone, vehicle, or tracking device, and despite search and rescue efforts, she was never located. The case remains unsolved, and investigators are seeking any information about her disappearance or whereabouts.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any sightings of a woman matching Elkow's description (red/white flannel, blue pants, tan shoes) in the days following her disappearance?
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Official wording
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
Kathleen Elkow Last Seen
Elkow left her residence at 6774 Weymouth Road on foot to walk in wooded areas around her home. She was wearing a dark red and white flannel shirt, blue pants, and tan shoes.
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2019-03-29
Missing Person Report Filed
Kathleen Elkow was reported missing by family members. She had not returned from her walk.
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Case Information
Incident:March 28, 2019
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 28, 2019
Last Updated:September 11, 2026