Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP147529)
In the spring of 2025, the community of Manteca, California, was marked by the unsettling disappearance of a local teenager. On April 20th, 17-year-old Kathleen Uly, a young woman of Asian descent, was last seen. Details surrounding the moments leading up to her disappearance remain limited, but it is known that she left her residence on that Sunday and was not seen or heard from again.
The following day, April 21, 2025, her family officially reported her missing to the Manteca Police Department, setting in motion an investigation into her whereabouts. Kathleen was described as being between 5'0" and 5'2" tall, weighing between 125 and 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
As days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, the lack of information regarding Kathleen’s location cast a somber shadow. Her case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on July 10, 2025, bringing her story to a national audience in the hope of generating new leads. The Manteca Police Department led the investigation, but few public updates were available regarding any progress in the case. The silence and the unknown were undoubtedly a source of continuous anguish for her family and friends, who were left to wonder about her safety and well-being.
In a welcome turn of events, the investigating agency has reported that Kathleen Uly has been found alive. The specific details concerning the date and the circumstances of her recovery have not been publicly disclosed. While the community is relieved to know she is safe, the period she was missing remains a challenging chapter in her life and for those who cared for her. This case serves as a poignant reminder of the turmoil experienced by families of missing persons, beginning with a specific date of disappearance and a description of a loved one, and in this instance, concluding with the quiet relief of a safe return.Last Seen: Apr 20, 2025
