
The person at the center of this case
Kimberly Ann Stewart
Justice for Kimberly Ann Stewart — the trail went cold in 1977, but the truth hasn't.
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What was the nature of Kim's meeting with her estranged husband and did he provide information about her departure?
What did the babysitter observe or report about Kim's departure and expected return time?
Why was there a 3-day gap between Kim's disappearance on May 24 and the report to authorities on May 27?
Kimberly Ann Stewart, a 21-year-old mother, disappeared on May 24, 1977, in Sheridan, California, after meeting with her estranged husband and leaving her children with a babysitter—she never returned to collect them. Nearly 50 years later, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or resolution. Anyone with information about Kim's whereabouts or what happened that day is urged to contact the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
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Kim was wearing distinctive clothing (pink top, green pants, blue tennis shoes) and a leather necklace with beaded letters—has anyone reported seeing these items?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP3879. Missing person: Kimberly Ann Stewart.
Last known contact: 1977-05-24 in Sheridan, Placer, CA. Circumstances: Kim had met with her estranged husband, leaving her children with the babysitter.
Kim never returned to pick up the children and has not seen since. Demographics: 21 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: pink top, green "ditto" pants blue; Footwear: blue tennis shoes with white stripes; Jewelry: a leather necklace with beaded letters of "kim".
Investigating agency: Placer County Sheriff's Office | 3708-77 or 9503060080 | 1977-05-27.
Kim met with her estranged husband in Sheridan, leaving her children with a babysitter. She never returned to pick up the children and has not been seen since.
Missing person report filed with Placer County Sheriff's Office (Case MP3879).
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.