The person at the center of this case
Kathy Diana Pendelton
Missing Person · Open
50 years waiting · since 1976
Missing Person: Kathy Diana Pendelton
Justice for Kathy Diana Pendelton — the trail went cold in 1976, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Why were Kathy's clothes and personal items left behind at her last known location? What does this suggest about the circumstances of her disappearance?
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witness
Lead #2Who was the source that reported her clothes and personal items were still intact? What additional details might they provide about that day?
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clue
Lead #3What were the specific circumstances that led to Kathy being reported missing, and how much time elapsed before authorities were notified?
Kathy Diana Pendelton, a 22-year-old woman, disappeared on May 31, 1976, in St. Louis, Missouri, leaving behind her clothing and personal items at her last known location. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, with limited information about what happened in the days and weeks following her vanishing. The case remains unsolved and warrants continued investigation to determine her fate and locate any evidence that might shed light on her disappearance.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP108901. Missing person: Kathy Diana Pendelton.
Last known contact: 1976-05-31 in St. Louis, St.
Louis, MO. Circumstances: Last known contact was May 31, 1976.
Clothes and personal items where still intact per a source that knew her at location. Demographics: 22 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 115 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Gray. Investigating agency: St Louis Metropolitan Police Department | 23-044030 | 2023-09-25.
Timeline of Events
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1976-05-31
Last Known Contact
Kathy Diana Pendelton was last known to have contact on May 31, 1976, in St. Louis, Missouri. Her clothes and personal items remained intact at the location.
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Case Information
Incident:May 31, 1976
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 31, 1976
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3142311212
You can remain anonymous