Kathleen Ann Shea

Left and Center: Kathleen circa, 1965

Right: Age Progressed to age 48


Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

Missing Since: March 18, 1965

Missing From: Tyrone, Blair County, Pennsylvania

Classification: Non-Family Abduction

Date Of Birth: February 2, 1959

Age: 6 years old

Height and Weight: 3’11” and 47 pounds

Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian Female, Blonde hair, Blue eyes, Kathleen may use her nickname “Kathy”

Clothing/Jewelry Description: A brown hat, a beige colored coat with a fur collar, a pair of red gloves, a red knit sweater, brown jumper, red tights, and yellow boots with black soles

NCMEC Number: 601900


Details of Disappearance

Kathleen Shea was last seen on March 18th 1965 in Tyrone, Pennsylvania. On that day, Kathleen attended all of her morning classes at her school and walked to her residence which is located in the 500 block of 14th street at approximately noon for lunch.

Kathleen’s father offered to drive her back to school but she preferred to walk as it was only four blocks away from her house. Kathleen was last seen walking between 15th and 16th Street. A crossing guard reportedly helped her cross 15th street and then she stopped to chat with a neighbor. This is the last confirmed sighting of the girl. The neighbor stated that the girl was in good spirits. Kathleen continued to walk to school after the conversation ended.

Kathleen simply vanished and was never seen again. Her disappearance was not noticed until approximately 4:45 pm as she never returned home from school. An extensive search was undertaken. Bloodhounds were used in the search. They picked up on her scent and were able to trace it to Garfield Street which is just 1 block away from her school.

Authorities suspect that Kathleen was abducted by a stranger and continue to pursue leads and possible suspects in the case. No one has been arrested or charged in Kathy’s case.

At the time of her disappearance, Kathy lived with her parents and younger brothers. Her parents gave birth to another daughter after she disappeared. Her parents are both deceased but her siblings are alive and hope to locate her.

Kathleen’s disappearance remains unsolved and she’s presumed abducted.


Investigating Agency

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Pennsylvania State Police 814-696-6100


Source Information

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

For The Lost

The Charley Project

The Doe Network

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