The person at the center of this case
Kathleen Henson (age 31) and her son Royce Henson (age 17 months)
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
47 years waiting · since 1979
Missing Person: Kathleen Henson
Justice for Kathleen Henson (age 31) and her son Royce Henson (age 17 months) — the trail went cold in 1979, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was the vehicle abandoned at the corner of Ute Street and Peoria Avenue? Was this on the route to the friend's home?
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witness
Lead #2Who was the friend Kathleen was traveling to visit, and did they provide any information about expected arrival time or route?
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clue
Lead #3What condition was the vehicle in when discovered, and were there any personal belongings or evidence inside?
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, prompting investigators to suspect foul play. Despite decades passing, the circumstances of their disappearance remain unsolved and the case seeks continued public attention and tips.
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suspect
Lead #4Were there any known associates or individuals in Kathleen's life who may have had contact with her that day?
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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 with Kathleen Henson
Kathleen Henson and her 17-month-old son Royce were last contacted on this date while en route to a friend's home in Tulsa.
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1979-03-25
Vehicle discovered
Kathleen's vehicle was found abandoned at the corner of Ute Street and Peoria Avenue, two days after she failed to arrive at her destination.
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Case Information
Incident:March 23, 1979
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 23, 1979
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9185969143
You can remain anonymous