circa 1976; 1975; Surveillance Camera Photo; Delivery Van
circa 1976; 1975; Surveillance Camera Photo; Delivery Van
Name: Kathryn Louise Adam
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: April 29, 1993
Location Last Seen: Salina, Saline County, Kansas
Date of Birth: February 6, 1958
Age: 35 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 120 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: nee Swendson; Kathy
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Pierced ears; freckles; mole on left cheek, breast, left ear, & neck; scar on back, knee, left shoulder, & right finger; dimples in her cheeks; wears glasses
Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available
Clothing: Light colored shirt; dark slacks; blue and white "Kansas City Royals" jacket
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Eye glasses
Kathryn was last seen at 4:30 a.m. on April 29, 1983, at the Kwik Shop in the 1700 block of West Crawford Street in Salina. A security camera captured her last image (see photo). She bought a cup of coffee and a newspaper. It's believed Kathryn then drove her white delivery van (see photo) to her storage unit at Magnolia and Centennial. She worked for L'eggs Hosiery Corporation and delivered panty hose to stores around Kansas. Kathryn kept hosiery supplies in her storage unit and would load her van at the unit for the day's deliveries. When Kathryn did not return home that evening, her daughter reported her missing.
When officers went to Kathryn's storage unit the following day, they found a pool of blood outside and a small amount of blood on the inside. The door to the unit was open but nothing was taken. It looked as if Kathryn was in the middle of loading her van with supplies when she was attacked.
Later that afternoon at 5:45 p.m., Kathryn's van was found abandoned at Russell's Restaurant, which was closed for remodeling at the time, at 649 Westport Boulevard. The van was spattered with mud on the outside and blood-soaked on the inside.
Authorities believe the suspect is likely someone who knew Kathryn, her schedule and routine. Based on the amount of blood found, foul play is suspected. Kathryn's body has yet to be found.
Agency Name: Salina Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Lt. James Feldman
Agency Phone Number: 785-826-7210
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 93-10253
NCIC Case Number: 13061
NamUs Case Number: M381552149
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Added: Prior to 2009; Last Updated: 3/31/22 - By: Doe-NamUs-App
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** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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