
The person at the center of this case
Kathleen A Patnode
Justice for Kathleen A Patnode — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Why was there a 43-day gap between her last sighting on April 29 and when she was reported missing on June 11? What circumstances led to the delayed report?
Who were the friends who last saw Kathleen on April 29? What were the circumstances of that final sighting?
A 79-year-old woman wearing only a white shirt and sandals in late April—was she planning to go somewhere specific, or did she leave unexpectedly?
Kathleen A Patnode, a 79-year-old woman, was last seen by friends on April 29, 2026, in Dennard, Arkansas, but was not reported missing until June 11, 2026—a significant delay that may have hindered early search efforts. She was wearing a white shirt and sandals at the time of her disappearance. The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating, and anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact them.
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Official wording
NamUs case MP159626. Missing person: Kathleen A Patnode.
Last known contact: 2026-04-29 in Dennard, Van Buren, AR. Circumstances: Kathleen Patnode was last seen by friends on April 29, 2026.
Kathleen was reported missing on June 11, 2026. Demographics: 79 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 110 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: White shirt; Footwear: Sandals.
Investigating agency: Van Buren County Sheriff's Office | 26-00448 | 2026-06-11.
Kathleen Patnode was last seen by friends on April 29, 2026 in Dennard, Van Buren County, Arkansas. She was wearing a white shirt and sandals.
Kathleen Patnode was reported missing to the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office. Case number 26-00448.
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