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Katelyn Selena Rivera-Helton, aged 20 months, was last seen on August 10, 1999, when she was abducted by her father, Robert Rivera, from her babysitter’s home in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania. Rivera, who had a history of domestic violence against Katelyn's mother, Jennifer Helton, took Katelyn without permission, breaking into the babysitter’s house. Despite an extensive search, Katelyn has never been found.
Throughout the day of her abduction, Rivera drove around with Katelyn, even being ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 10, 1999
Throughout the day of her abduction, Rivera drove around with Katelyn, even being ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 10, 1999
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Oct 20, 2009
Apr 02, 2020
Katelyn
Rivera-Helton
26
1
30 inches
23 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Aug 10, 1999
Boothwyn
Pennsylvania
Delaware County
19061
No
158
25997
Upper Chichester Township Police Department
Boothwyn
Pennsylvania
Delaware County
19061
8400 Furey Road, Pennsylvania
6104858400
Local
Law Enforcement
84-017934
Upper Chichester Township Police Department
Blond/Strawberry
Brown
Brown
No
11/14/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
It’s always baffled me how Rivera managed to slip by undetected for so long after taking Katelyn. ... ...Read More
11/30/2024
11/30/2024
Did anyone else find it odd that Robert Rivera traded his watch for gas? It's such a strange detail ... ...Read More
08/17/2024
08/17/2024
Has anyone else come across the detail about Rivera trading his watch for gas? That bit always stood... ...Read More
04/03/2023
04/03/2023
