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Gail Katz-Bierenbaum Missing Person Case

Last seen in Manhattan, New York on Jul 07, 1985

Victim Details

Apr 14, 2011

Dec 23, 2020

Gail

Katz-Bierenbaum

70

29

63 inches

107 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jul 07, 1985

Manhattan

New York

New York County

9990

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

New York

New York

New York County

10039

2770 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York

2126947781

Local

Law Enforcement

KNMP07816

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/14/2026


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Gail Katz-Bierenbaum, 29, was last seen alive on July 7, 1985, in her Manhattan apartment. Her husband, Dr. Robert Bierenbaum, a prominent surgeon and licensed pilot, initially claimed that she had stormed out after an argument and never returned. He waited over 30 hours to report her missing. Gail had been pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology at the time and was planning to divorce Robert due to his abusive behavior, which included violent episodes such as choking her unconscious over mi ...
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Last Seen: Jul 07, 1985

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