Above Images: Heck, circa 2009
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: February 13, 2009 from Middlesboro, Kentucky Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: July 17, 1950 Age: 58 years old Height and Weight: 5'1, 170 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Blonde hair, blue eyes. Heck has two surgical scars on her abdomen, one vertical and one horizontal, and her ears are pierced. She wears a full set of dentures. Her nickname is Kat. Some agencies spell her name "Kathryn." Clothing/Jewelry Description: An aqua-colored short-sleeved shirt, blue jeans with an elastic waistband, white shoes and possibly stud earrings. Medical Conditions: Heck has multiple medical conditions, including heart problems and high blood pressure, and is in need of immediate medical attention.
Details of Disappearance
Heck was last seen on February 13, 2009 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. She left her home on Upper Gibson Lane shortly before 10:00 a.m. A few minutes later, she was seen walking out of the woods near her home and down the road. She has never been heard from again. The next day, her shoes were found near the railroad tracks a mile from her home. Prior to her disappearance, Heck had been acting confused and complained of a headache. Her family believes she may have had a stroke. An extensive search of the area turned no sign of her and her case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated August 20, 2009; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Middlesboro Police Department
606-248-3636
The National Center for Missing Adults
The Middlesboro Daily News
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