Kathleen Spanel Missing Person Case

Sep 22, 2022

Nov 16, 2022

Kathleen

Spanel

68

64

64 inches

66 inches

160 lbs

Black / African American

Female

In the quiet community of Atlanta, Texas, a family's life was irrevocably changed on September 18, 2022. On that Sunday morning, 65-year-old Kathleen Spanel, affectionately known as Kathy, vanished from her home. She was last seen wearing a purple shirt, blue jeans, and tennis shoes. Concern mounted as her husband realized she was gone shortly after hearing her leave through the kitchen door. By the time he got outside, she had disappeared without a trace, leaving behind her medicine, money, and identification. The days following Kathleen's disappearance were filled with urgent activity as law enforcement and community members mobilized. The Cass County Sheriff's Office, along with Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens, initiated search efforts for the missing woman. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the Texas Department of Public Safety issued a Silver Alert for Kathleen on the afternoon of the day she went missing. This alert highlighted the vulnerability of Kathleen, who was described as often being confused and prone to hallucinations, though she was not considered violent. It was also noted that she was very weak and frail, adding to the urgency of finding her. Her family described her as a white and Black/African American female with gray hair, blue eyes, standing between 5'4" and 5'6" tall, and weighing around 160 pounds. She has distinctive horizontal scars on both of her feet from a previous surgery. As the search for Kathleen continued, her family and the community held onto hope for her safe return. A Facebook group titled "My Sister Kathleen Spanel is Missing" was created to share information and rally support. Despite the extensive searches and the dissemination of her information, Kathleen's whereabouts remained unknown. The case grew cold, and as months turned into years, the mystery of her disappearance deepened, leaving her loved ones with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss. The investigation, led by the Cass County Sheriff's Office, remains open, a poignant reminder of a life interrupted and a family still waiting for answers.

Sep 18, 2022

Atlanta

Texas

Cass County

75551

No

118454

Cass County Sheriff's Office

Linden

Texas

Cass County

75563

Larry Rowe

Sheriff

604 Highway 8N, Linden, TX 75563, Texas

9037567511

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.co.cass.tx.us/page/cass.Sheriff

Case #M2206040

2022-09-18

Cass County Sheriff's Office

na

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

No

09/26/2026