The person at the center of this case
Kathleen Henson and her 17-month-old son Royce Henson
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
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 was the condition of the vehicle when found, and were there any signs of struggle or evidence inside?
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location
Lead #2Why was the vehicle abandoned at Ute Street and Peoria Avenue, and what is the significance of this location?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone witness the vehicle being left at that location or see Kathleen and Royce after March 23?
Kathleen Henson, a 31-year-old woman, and her 17-month-old son Royce disappeared on March 23, 1979, while traveling to a friend's home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Two days later, her vehicle was discovered abandoned at the corner of Ute Street and Peoria Avenue, with foul play suspected. After more than four decades, the circumstances of their disappearance remain unknown and the case remains unsolved.
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clue
Lead #4What evidence led investigators to suspect foul play in their disappearance?
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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 last contacted while en route to a friend's home in Tulsa
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1979-03-25
Vehicle Found
Their 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:August 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 23, 1979
Last Updated:August 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9185969143
You can remain anonymous