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Catherine Nelson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Phoenix, Arizona on Feb 02, 2002

Victim Details

Created

Dec 12, 2008

Case Added

Mar 25, 2024

Firstname

Catherine

Lastname

Nelson

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

66 inches

Height To

68 inches

Weight

160 lbs

Weight To

170 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Feb 02, 2002

City

Phoenix

State

Arizona

County

Maricopa County

Agency ID

6905

Agency Name

Phoenix Police Department

Agency City

Phoenix

Agency State

Arizona

Agency County

Maricopa County

Agency Zip Code

85004

Agency Contact

Jared D'Addabbo

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona

Agency Phone

6022626151

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

2002-20238541A

Primary Agency

Phoenix Police Department

CaseContributors

5256

Hair Color

Blond/Strawberry

Left Eye Color

Green

Right Eye Color

Green

Solved

Last Updated

08/31/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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In early February 2002, 42-year-old Catherine 'Cathy' Nelson and her fiancÃƒÂ©, Charles 'Chuck' Russell, were living in Phoenix, Arizona, sharing a passion for vintage cars and motorcycles. This shared interest led them to an advertisement for a 2002 Ducati motorcycle for sale in Tucson. On February 2, 2002, the couple embarked on a trip to Tucson, carrying a cashier's check with the intention of purchasing the motorcycle. They were traveling in their newer model red ...

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Last Seen: Feb 02, 2002

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Catherine E. Nelson - The Charley Project

Arrest made in death of Phoenix couple last seen in '02

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Catherine Nelson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Phoenix, Arizona on Feb 02, 2002

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