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Katharine Bay Missing Person Case

Last seen in Riverside, California on May 31, 2002

Victim Details

Jul 08, 2018

Aug 13, 2020

Katharine

Bay

42

18

67 inches

110 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 31, 2002

Riverside

California

Riverside County

No

38854

Riverside Police Department

Riverside

California

Riverside County

92505

Brenda Gonzales

Police Service Representative

10540 Magnolia Avenue, California

9513542007

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.riversideca.gov/rpd/default.asp

P302161339

Riverside Police Department

na

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

07/07/2026


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Katharine Jean Bay, an 18-year-old from Riverside, California, went missing on May 31, 2002. Described as 5'7", with blonde hair and blue eyes, Katharine may have used the last name Anderson. She was last seen in Riverside, but there are few available details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Despite this, investigators suspect foul play might have been involved in her case. Over two decades have passed, and she has never been heard from again.

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Last Seen: May 31, 2002

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP50996 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Katharine Jean Bay | State of California - Department of Justice
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