The person at the center of this case
Kathleen Henson and her 17-month-old son Royce Henson
Missing Person · Open
47 years waiting · since 1979
Missing Person: Kathleen Henson
Justice for Kathleen Henson and her 17-month-old son Royce Henson — the trail went cold in 1979, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What condition was the vehicle in when found, and were there any signs of struggle or personal belongings inside?
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location
Lead #2Why was the vehicle left at that specific corner, and was it near any known locations of significance?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses who saw Kathleen and Royce on March 23rd or observed the vehicle being abandoned?
Kathleen Henson, a 31-year-old mother, and her 17-month-old son Royce disappeared on March 23, 1979, while traveling to a friend's home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her vehicle was discovered two days later abandoned at the corner of Ute Street and Peoria Avenue, with foul play suspected. Despite decades passing, the circumstances of their disappearance remain unsolved and warrant continued investigation.
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suspect
Lead #4Has anyone been identified as a person of interest in connection with their disappearance?
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clue
Lead #5What investigative leads or evidence exist that point toward foul play?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP7441. Missing person: Kathleen Henson.
Last known contact: 1979-03-23 in Tulsa, Tulsa, OK. Circumstances: Kathleen Henson, a 31year old white female, and her 17 month old son Royce Henson were last contacted on 03-23-1979.
Ms. Henson was en route to the home of a friend and did not show up.
On 03-25-1979 her vehicle was found at the corner or Ute Street and Peoria Avenue. Foul play is suspected Demographics: 30 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 125 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Tulsa Police Department | 1979-248341 | 1979-03-25.
Timeline of Events
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1979-03-23
Last Contact
Kathleen Henson and her 17-month-old son Royce were last contacted while en route to a friend's home in Tulsa
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1979-03-25
Vehicle Found
Kathleen's vehicle was discovered abandoned at the corner of Ute Street and Peoria Avenue in Tulsa
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Case Information
Incident:March 23, 1979
Last Updated:September 6, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 23, 1979
Last Updated:September 6, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9185969143
You can remain anonymous