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Cathy Huffman Missing Person Case

Last seen in Franklin, West Virginia on Nov 4, 1985

Victim Details

Nov 12, 2024

Nov 21, 2024

Cathy

Huffman

59

19

62 inches

115 lbs

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Nov 4, 1985

Franklin

West Virginia

Pendleton County

Franklin

No

156565

West Virginia State Police Franklin

Franklin

West Virginia

Pendleton County

26807

3823 Blue Gray Trail, West Virginia

3043582200

State

Law Enforcement

www.wvsp.gov

CF1664

Nov 4, 1985

West Virginia State Police Franklin

na

Blond/Strawberry

Unknown

Unknown

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP133107) and 1 other source
On November 4, 1985, 19-year-old Cathy Huffman was reported missing from Franklin, West Virginia. Her disappearance coincided with the catastrophic flooding that struck the region on November 4-5, 1985, resulting in 47 fatalities in West Virginia and causing approximately $1.2 billion in damages.

The flood, triggered by heavy rainfall from two low-pressure systems originating in the Gulf of Mexico, led to record-breaking water levels in many areas. Franklin, located in Pendleton County, was among the communities severely affected. The widespread devastation hampered search and rescue operations, complicating efforts to locate missing individuals like Cathy.

Despite extensive searches and investigations, Cathy Huffman remains missing. Her case is listed among West Virginia's unsolved missing persons cases. The passage of time has not diminished the hope that new information might emerge to provide answers about her disappearance.

The 1985 flood left an indelible mark on West Virginia, with communities like Franklin enduring significant losses. The disaster underscored the vulnerability of the region to natural calamities and highlighted the challenges faced in emergency response and recovery efforts.
Last Seen: Nov 4, 1985

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Winchester, Virginia - unidentified case UP6629
    Jane Doe — Winchester, Virginia
    UP6629 • Found Feb 3, 1991
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–39 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%73 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%114–135 lb vs 115–120 lb
    Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Frederick, Maryland - unidentified case UP1665
    Jane Doe — Frederick, Maryland
    UP1665 • Found Jul 31, 1991
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–29 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%116 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

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