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Kathleen

Kathleen   Ranft


REFERENCE NUMBER: 276 - Unsolved
COMPANY: F
RACE: White
SEX: Female
CITY:
COUNTY: Guadalupe
RELATED YEAR: 1985



DETAILS:

On 04/05/1985, the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office received a Missing Person’s report involving the disappearance of 29-year-old, Kathleen Laura Attwood Ranft. Ranft was in the process of a divorce and have recently began working at a local tire service business. Kathleen's employer contacted the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office after she did not report to work. Kathleen's vehicle was located at a local nightclub. Other circumstances indicated that Kathleen was a victim of foul play, probably a homicide. Ranft’s body has not been recovered. Several leads have been reported over the years as to Ranft’s disappearance, all of which were met with negative results. This is an active case with Texas Ranger Division Unsolved Crimes Investigation Program (UCIP). We are seeking your help with information about Kathleen Ranft’s disappearance.

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