The person at the center of this case
Katherine Ann Alston
Homicide · Open
54 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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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1Why did Katherine Alston miss her flight meeting with siblings in 1971, and what were the circumstances leading to her disappearance?
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evidence
Lead #2What forensic methods allowed investigators to identify her remains after 50 years, and are there any DNA or fingerprint records that could help identify her killer?
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location
Lead #3Why was her body left in a remote wooded area on an unused logging road, and does this location suggest local knowledge by the perpetrator?
On October 6, 1971, the body of Katherine Ann Alston was discovered in a wooded area along Kilton Road in Bedford, New Hampshire, near Route 101 Bypass. She had been killed one to three months before discovery but remained unidentified for over 50 years until January 2023, when investigators confirmed her identity through forensic analysis. Her homicide remains unsolved, and authorities seek information from anyone who knew Alston or witnessed suspicious activity in the area during mid-1971.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any reports of suspicious activity or vehicles near Kilton Road during mid-1971 that witnesses may have forgotten or not reported?
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person
Lead #5Did Katherine Alston have any known associates, relationships, or conflicts in Boston or New Hampshire that investigators should revisit?
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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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1971-07-06
Estimated Death Window Begin
Katherine Alston killed approximately one to three months before October 6, 1971 discovery
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1971-10-06
Body Discovery
Body discovered in wooded area at end of Kilton Road, Bedford, New Hampshire, near Route 101 Bypass and Interstate 293
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1971
Missed Airport Meeting
Katherine Alston failed to appear for scheduled meeting with siblings at Logan Airport in Boston
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2023-01-01
Victim Identified
After 50+ years, investigators identified the victim as Katherine Ann Alston of Boston, Massachusetts using forensic analysis
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Case Information
Incident:July 6, 1971
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 6, 1971
Last Updated:June 15, 2026