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Kathy Allen

Death by Force
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On April 10, 1987, 12-year-old white female Kathy Annette Allen was abducted from her family’s home in Ottumwa, Iowa, and later found murdered in Missouri. Kathy, a special education student known for her enthusiasm and kindness, had been preparing to participate in the Special Olympics the following day. Her disappearance triggered a multi-state investigation that ultimately led to the arrest of two suspects: 21-year-old Andrew Wessel Six and 49-year-old Donald Eugene “Gene” Petary.
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  • Six v. Delo, 885 F. Supp. 1265 (E.D. Mo. 1995) - Justia Law
  • State v. Six :: 1991 :: Supreme Court of Missouri Decisions - Justia Law
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    Victim Details

    Kathy Allen

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Schuyler County

    MI

    1987-04-10

    13

    Kathy

    Allen

    11/19/2025

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    I’ve been thinking a lot about Kathy Annette Allen, especially knowing she was so close to achievi... ...Read More
    01/19/2025
    I can't stop thinking about the impact on Christine, Kathy’s older sister. She was right there in ... ...Read More
    04/15/2024
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