Katherine Harlan

Murdered

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Case Description
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Who killed Kathy?
On March 7, 1979, nine-year-old Katherine "Kathy" Harlan was abducted while walking to her school bus stop in North Highlands, California. Kathy was last seen leaving her residence at approximately 7:30 a.m. for her regular school day, but she never arrived at her destination. Authorities launched a search soon after her disappearance was reported. Tragically, four days later, on March 11, her body was found in a drainage ditch in a remote area of Sutter County, approximately 15 miles from her h ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Katherine Harlan

    July 21, 2023

    Female

    Caucasian / White

    North Highlands

    CA

    1979-03-07

    9

    Katherine Harlan

    Katherine

    Harlan

    Victim

    10/14/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone know if Katherine Harlan's case is in the Namus database? Thank you.... ...Read More
    05/31/2024
    My thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family during this difficult time. I pray for ... ...Read More
    12/24/2023
    I just learned that Katherine Harlan, daughter of Hollywood legend Gene Harlan, was tragically murde... ...Read More
    09/11/2023