Kahler was last seen at a swimming hole in Western Erie County. She was in the company of a David Sherman Heck at the time. A photograph of Heck is posted below this case summary. He is a friend of Kahler's boyfriend.

While Kahler and Heck were at the swimming pool, there was apparently a confrontation with Heck's ex-girlfriend. Heck claims he took Kahler to an ice cream stand and then dropped her off to see a movie at West Erie Plaza Movie Theater after they left the swimming hole. He was arrested and charged with violating probation after Kahler's disappearance. He is considered a suspect in her disappearance; police have stated that they do not believe Heck's story about dropping Kahler off at the theater.

A witness claimed Kahler may have visited the Elk Creek Access area, a popular local fishing spot, the day she disappeared. It is unknown whether the woman seen was Kahler or another individual who resembled her.

Kahler remains missing. Police are still actively looking for her; they searched a ravine on Upper Peach Street in 2005. Her disappearance remains unsolved.

Above: David Heck