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Katherine Worsky Missing Person Case

Last seen in Charlottesville, Virginia on Jul 12, 1982

Victim Details

Created

Dec 12, 2008

Case Added

Jun 02, 2020

Firstname

Katherine

Lastname

Worsky

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

58 inches

Weight

90 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Jul 12, 1982

City

Charlottesville

State

Virginia

County

Albemarle County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

25616

Agency Name

Charlottesville Police Departement

Agency City

Charlottesville

Agency State

Virginia

Agency County

Charlottesville City

Agency Zip Code

22902

Agency Contact

Agency Address

606 E. Market St, Virginia

Agency Phone

4349703280

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/police-department/contact-us

Agency Case #

198200730

Primary Agency

Albemarle County Sheriff's Office

CaseContributors

4085

Hair Color

Blond/Strawberry

Left Eye Color

Hazel

Right Eye Color

Hazel

Last Updated

07/17/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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In the summer of 1982, a heart-wrenching story began to unfold in Charlottesville, Virginia, with the disappearance of 12-year-old Katherine Sybil Worsky, affectionately known as Katie. On July 11th, her father dropped her off for a sleepover at the home of her close friend on McElroy Drive. The following morning, July 12, Katie was discovered to be missing from the residence. A search of the home revealed that her personal belongings, including her shoes and, crucially, her insulin, were left b ...

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