Mikesha Haley Missing Person Case

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Mikesha

Haley

17

16

Black / African American

Female

In the late summer of 2012, a sense of unease settled over the family of Kathleen Patricia Haley when she seemingly vanished without a trace. She was last seen in Newport News, Virginia, on September 1, 2012. On that day, she had a conversation with her sister, mentioning she had plans for the evening but would visit her sister afterward. That visit never happened, and it was the last time her family ever heard from her. Known for being a private person who sometimes went a few days without contacting family due to her late-night work schedule as a dancer at a local club, her initial silence was not immediately alarming. However, as days turned into a week with no word, her family's concern grew, and on September 7, they officially reported her missing. This report prompted police to check on her apartment in the 2800 block of West Avenue, where what they discovered was not a home of someone who had simply stepped away, but a scene that hinted at a much more sinister conclusion. Upon entering Kathleen's apartment, investigators were confronted with a disturbing and suspicious scene. Immediately, they noticed several personal items were missing, including her computer and her entire bed. Further inspection of the bedroom revealed that a section of the carpet had been physically cut out and removed. The discoveries grew more alarming as police found blood on a bedroom wall, bloodstained clothing in a laundry basket, and mattresses with brown stains. The presence of cleaning supplies and multiple pairs of rubber gloves in the bathroom suggested a deliberate attempt to clean up and conceal evidence. Outside, Kathleen's car was found in the apartment building's parking lot. The doors were unlocked, which was out of character for her, and the driver's seat was pushed all the way back, indicating someone much taller than her had likely been the last person to drive it. These findings led investigators to believe that she was in danger and that foul play was involved in her disappearance. The investigation brought forth a crucial but mysterious witness account. An unidentified man, described as white with blond hair, was seen using a key to enter and leave Kathleen's apartment on September 4, three days after she was last heard from. This same man was witnessed carrying something rolled up, possibly bedding, to a dumpster. Despite the release of a composite sketch, this person of interest has never been identified. Kathleen's dog, a boxer named Molly, also disappeared with her. While she kept her personal life private, she maintained regular contact with her mother, and there was nothing unusual in her behavior before she went missing. Since her disappearance, there has been no activity on her bank accounts, credit cards, or cell phone. The overview of this case is one of profound mystery and deep concern; the evidence within the apartment strongly suggests a violent encounter, yet with no victim, no named suspect, and no clear motive, Kathleen Haley's case remains an unsolved and troubling disappearance.

Jun 17, 2025

DINWIDDIE COUNTY

Virginia

07/21/2026