The person at the center of this case
Katherine Ann Alston
Homicide · Open
55 years waiting · since 1971
VICTIM - KATHERINE ANN ALSTON - BEDFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Justice for Katherine Ann Alston — the trail went cold in 1971, but the truth hasn't.
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timeline
Lead #1What were the exact circumstances of Katherine Alston's disappearance in 1971, and why did she fail to meet her siblings at Logan Airport?
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evidence
Lead #2What forensic evidence from the body or clothing might help identify the perpetrator after all these decades?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses who saw Katherine Alston in the weeks or months before her body was discovered?
On October 6, 1971, a young woman's body was discovered along an unused logging road in Bedford, New Hampshire, but she remained unidentified for over 50 years. In January 2023, investigators identified her as Katherine Ann Alston of Boston, Massachusetts, who had disappeared after failing to meet her siblings at Logan Airport in 1971. Her homicide remains unsolved, and investigators seek any information about her final days or the circumstances of her death.
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location
Lead #4Why was Katherine's body left on a remote logging road in Bedford, and what is the connection between the victim and this location?
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suspect
Lead #5Who had contact with Katherine Alston in the months leading up to her death?
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Source Narrative
Bedford, New Hampshire October 6, 1971 On October 6, 1971, the body of a white female adult was discovered in a then-wooded area (unused logging road) at the end of Kilton Road in Bedford, New Hampshire, on Route 101 Bypass near Interstate 293. Authorities determined the victim had been killed approximately one to three months prior to being recovered; however, she remained unidentified for over 50 years.
In January 2023, investigators identified this young woman as Katherine Ann Alston of Boston, Massachusetts. According to Alston’s siblings, she was supposed to meet them at Logan Airport sometime in 1971 for their flight, but she did not show up.
Katherine Alston’s homicide is still unsolved. Anyone with information regarding Alston or this case is urged to contact the New Hampshire State Police.
Remarks: She was wearing cut off blue jeans (waist 32”), red pullover blouse, brown leather sandals, underwire bra size 34C, and underwear size six.
Timeline of Events
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1971-10-06
Body discovered
Body of Katherine Ann Alston found in wooded area along unused logging road at end of Kilton Road in Bedford, New Hampshire
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1971
Failed to meet siblings
Katherine Alston did not appear for scheduled meeting with siblings at Logan Airport in Boston
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2023-01-01
Victim identified
After over 50 years, investigators identified the remains as Katherine Ann Alston of Boston, Massachusetts
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Case Information
Incident:October 6, 1971
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 6, 1971
Last Updated:October 30, 2026