Kathleen Ellen Durkin was 49 years old when she was last seen in Hayden, Idaho, on December 20, 2004. Her disappearance occurred shortly after she had been released from jail. Despite facing personal struggles, including a history of methamphetamine abuse and suffering from lupus, her family described her as being close to them and deeply fond of her grandchildren.
The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are further complicated by the fact that she was not officially reported as a missing person until 2007. It was her daughter who eventually contacted the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office after not having any contact with her mother for an extended period.
Sometime after she was last seen, Kathleen's vehicle was discovered abandoned in Spokane, Washington. The vehicle was subsequently sold at an auction, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation. There were unconfirmed reports that she might have been living a transient lifestyle in the Spokane area, but these leads never resulted in a confirmed sighting. Investigators have conducted thorough searches of available databases but have found no trace of Kathleen's whereabouts since the day she went missing. Her case remains an active and unsolved missing person investigation.
Kathleen is described as a white female with blonde hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5'8" tall and weighed approximately 180 pounds. She has a distinctive tattoo of the name "Julian" on her left shoulder. It is also noted that she may have used the last names Ott or Pettit. The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office continues to be the primary agency investigating her case and encourages anyone with information to come forward. Her disappearance has left her family with unanswered questions and a deep sense of loss, as they continue to hope for a resolution.Last Seen: Dec 20, 2004
