The person at the center of this case
Catherine Ann Hammel
Missing Person · Open
28 years waiting · since 1998
Missing Person: Catherine Ann Hammel
Justice for Catherine Ann Hammel — the trail went cold in 1998, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What happened during the three-hour window between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. when Hammel was last seen and when her disappearance was discovered?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Catherine leaving her apartment or notice any suspicious activity in the 1200 block of Wilcrest that afternoon?
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person
Lead #3What was the relationship status and circumstances between Catherine and her boyfriend at the time of her disappearance?
Catherine Ann Hammel, a 28-year-old white female, disappeared from her apartment in the 1200 block of Wilcrest in Houston, Texas on March 23, 1998, between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. after being dropped off by a coworker from 24-Hour Fitness. Her boyfriend saw her at 3:00 p.m., but when he returned three hours later, she was gone and has never been located. Despite decades of investigation, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unknown, and anyone with information about Catherine's whereabouts is urged to contact the Houston Police Department.
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Lead #4Were there any signs of forced entry, struggle, or disturbance in the apartment when her disappearance was discovered?
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NamUs case MP7643. Missing person: Catherine Ann Hammel.
Last known contact: 1998-03-23 in Houston, Harris, TX. Circumstances: Hammel left her place of employment, 24-Hour Fitness, in Houston, Texas on March 23, 1998.
A co-worker dropped Hammel off at her apartment in the 1200 block of Wilcrest at approximately 2:00 p.m. Hammel's boyfriend saw her at her residence one hour later at 3:00 p.m.
He left the apartment and returned at approximately 6:00 p.m., by which time Hammel disappeared. She has never been seen again.
Demographics: 28 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 120 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Black purse; Clothing: Last seen wearing a purple "24-Hour Fitness" t-shirt and gym shorts; Footwear: White tennis shoes; Jewelry: earrings (unknown description) Letter "C" Ring. Investigating agency: Houston Police Department | 36946798-B.
Timeline of Events
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1998-03-23
14:00Last seen at apartment
Coworker dropped Hammel off at her apartment in the 1200 block of Wilcrest at approximately 2:00 p.m.
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1998-03-23
15:00Boyfriend's final sighting
Hammel's boyfriend saw her at her residence at 3:00 p.m.
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1998-03-23
18:00Disappearance discovered
Boyfriend returned at approximately 6:00 p.m. and found Hammel missing from the apartment
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Case Information
Incident:March 23, 1998 at 2:00 PM
Last Updated:June 4, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 23, 1998 at 2:00 PM
Last Updated:June 4, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8323941840
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