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Kathleen Palotai Missing Person Case

Last seen in Stockton, California on Aug 17, 2023

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Victim Details

May 12, 2024

Jul 15, 2024

Kathleen

Palotai

37

34

62 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Aug 17, 2023

Stockton

California

San Joaquin County

Yes

143200

San Joaquin County Sheriff- Cold Case Unit

French Camp

California

San Joaquin County

95231

7000 Michael Canlis Boulevard, California

2094685087

County

Law Enforcement

23-14616

San Joaquin County Sheriff- Cold Case Unit

263

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP121917) and 8 other sources
Kathleen Virginia Palotai, a 34-year-old woman, was last seen on August 17, 2023, in Stockton, California. She is described as being 5'2", weighing 130 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. At the time of her disappearance, Kathleen was homeless and was known to frequent the Oakmoore Golf Course and Oak Park areas in Stockton. She has distinguishing features, including pierced ears and nose, a tattoo of black dots on her finger, and another tattoo on her wrist. Her nickname is "Katie," and she may also go by the last name "Murphy."

Since her disappearance, there has been little information available about her case. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. Kathleen’s family and local law enforcement continue to search for answers, but the case remains unresolved as of the most recent updates.
Last Seen: Aug 17, 2023

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP121917
  • Please help us find missing person Kathleen(Katie)Virginia Palotai ...
  • Kathleen Virginia Palotai - The Charley Project
  • Kathleen Palotai | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Please help us find... - San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office - Facebook
  • San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office Seeks Help In Locating Missing ...
  • San Joaquin County deputies search for missing mom of three - Yahoo
  • 209 Times - Instagram

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP150119
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP150119 • Found May 18, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 70%Est. 40–60 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%63 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
    Weight 85%107 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Green vs Green

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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