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Katrina Thibeault McVeigh
Missing Suspected HomicideWoonsocket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Overview
Date last seen: May 3, 1992
Location last seen: Front and Lincoln Streets, Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Main Circumstances
- Katrina Thibeault McVeigh was 27 years old when she disappeared.
- She was reportedly last seen getting into a vehicle in Woonsocket on May 3, 1992.
- Her family did not officially report her missing until June 17, 1992, after she failed to attend a family wedding and relatives became increasingly concerned.
- Investigators suspect foul play and believe McVeigh is deceased, although her body has never been located.
- The case remains an active unsolved missing person investigation.
Detailed Case Breakdown
Katrina McVeigh Disappearance (Reported June 17, 1992): Timeline, Investigation, and Current Status
Very Brief Case Summary
Date last seen: May 3, 1992
Location last seen: Front and Lincoln Streets, Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Main Circumstances
- Katrina Thibeault McVeigh was 27 years old when she disappeared.
- She was reportedly last seen getting into a vehicle in Woonsocket on May 3, 1992.
- Her family did not officially report her missing until June 17, 1992, after she failed to attend a family wedding and relatives became increasingly concerned.
- Investigators suspect foul play and believe McVeigh is deceased, although her body has never been located.
- The case remains an active unsolved missing person investigation.
Katrina McVeigh Case Summary
More than three decades after her disappearance, the case of Katrina Thibeault McVeigh remains one of Rhode Island’s enduring unsolved missing person investigations.
McVeigh disappeared from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, during the spring of 1992. Although her missing person report is associated with June 17, 1992, investigators believe she was actually last seen approximately six weeks earlier on May 3, 1992, when witnesses reported seeing her enter a vehicle near the intersection of Front and Lincoln Streets.
At the time of her disappearance, McVeigh was 27 years old and the mother of three children. According to investigators, she had experienced domestic violence, had recently separated from her husband, and was struggling with drug addiction. Authorities have also stated she was involved in sex work before she vanished. Investigators have consistently emphasized that these circumstances do not lessen the importance of solving her disappearance.
Initially, relatives believed McVeigh might simply be out of contact, something they said had happened before. However, concern escalated when she failed to attend her brother’s wedding despite previously confirming she would be there. Family members eventually contacted police, leading to her being reported missing on June 17, 1992.
Over the years, investigators have stated they believe McVeigh was the victim of foul play. Although several persons of interest have reportedly been identified during the investigation, no arrests have ever been made.
Her family has continued searching for answers. They have publicly expressed their belief that she was murdered shortly after disappearing and have searched areas along the Blackstone River where they believe evidence may have been discarded. Family members have also reported that Katrina’s mother received disturbing anonymous phone calls after the disappearance claiming she would never find her daughter. Those calls have never been publicly linked to any suspect.
Investigation Updates
Despite periodic renewed media attention and continued advocacy by McVeigh’s family, the investigation remains open.
Authorities continue to classify the case as an endangered missing person investigation with suspected foul play. Her case remains listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), allowing investigators to compare unidentified human remains nationwide against her profile.
There have been no publicly announced arrests, confirmed suspects, or recovery of McVeigh’s remains. Investigators continue to encourage anyone with information—no matter how insignificant it may seem—to contact law enforcement.
Social Media, News and Case Links:
NamUs: Katrina’s Page
Charley Project: Katrina’s Page
Dark Down East: Katrina’s Page
Uncovered: Katrina’s Page
Find a Grave: Katrina’s Memorial
Facebook: Katrina’s Post
Contact Information:
| Agency / Case | Contact |
|---|---|
| Woonsocket Police Department | (401) 766-1212 |
| Rhode Island State Police Cold Case Unit (1-877-RI-SOLVE Tip Line) | 1-877-747-6583 |
| NamUs | MP11629 |
Event Timeline Graph
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 3, 1992 | Katrina McVeigh is reportedly last seen getting into a vehicle near Front and Lincoln Streets in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. |
| May 16, 1992 | She fails to attend her brother’s wedding after previously saying she planned to be there, raising concern among relatives. |
| June 17, 1992 | Family officially reports McVeigh missing after weeks without contact. |
| 1992–Present | Investigators develop multiple persons of interest but announce no criminal charges. |
| Following years | Family members conduct independent searches and continue advocating for renewed investigative attention. |
| Present Day | The disappearance remains an active unsolved missing person case with suspected foul play. |
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Map Location
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
On June 17, 1992
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