206 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Cathleen Dennis

Death by Force
Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In July 1995, 35-year-old Black female Cathleen Dennis disappeared from Grand Rapids, Michigan. At the time, she was involved in the commercial sex industry, a detail her family later emphasized should not define her life or legacy. Her children described her as a warm, family-oriented woman with a contagious laugh and a deep bond with her daughter, who shared her name. Despite the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, her family has consistently highlighted her humanity, kindness, and th ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (6)
See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Children of murder victim speak about lost mother | wzzm13.com
  • Killer's deathbed confession offers missing women's families some ...
    •     ...View 4 additional sources
    Victim Details

    Cathleen Dennis

    Female

    Black / African American

    Grand Rapids

    MI

    1995-07-07

    35

    Cathleen

    Dennis

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (1)
    Hey everyone,
    I've been reading through Cathleen Dennis's case, and I can’t stop thinking about... ...Read More
    04/01/2023
    Other Cases from Grand Rapids , Michigan

    Delphine Downing

    Death: Feb 26, 1949
    Delphine Downing, a 28-year-old widow, met a tragic end on February 26, 1949. She was a Caucasian wo w ...Read More

    Cheryl Mason

    Death: Oct 13, 1996
    The information surrounding Cheryl Mason's death is limited. Cheryl was 39 years old. As a teenager, r ...Read More

    Dawn Phillips

    Death: Oct 01, 1996
    On October 1, 1996, Dawn Phillips—a 26-year-old female, Caucasian/White—from Grand Rapids, Michi h ...Read More

    Lisa Otberg

    Death: Jan 01, 1994
    Lesa Irene Otberg, a 24-year-old Caucasian female, died on January 1, 1994, in Muskegon County, Mich c ...Read More

    Janet Fay

    Death: Feb 26, 1949
    Janet Fay, a 66-year-old white woman, met a tragic end on February 26, 1949. Her death was the resul u ...Read More

    Myasia Johnson

    Death: Jun 12, 2025
    Black/African American. Fifteen-year-old Myasia Johnson, a girl from Grand Rapids, was shot inside a ...Read More