Catherine Worsky
Missing since July 12, 1982 from Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia
Classification: Non-Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

• Age at Time of Disappearance: 12 years old
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Blonde hair.
• Clothing: Pink t-shirt.
• Medical: Diabetic.
• AKA: Katie

Circumstances of Disappearance
On July 12, 1982, Katie disappeared from her friend's house, where she was spending the night. Her insulin, was found with her shoes and other belongings at her friend's house. Her body was never found.
Glenn Barker was charged with Katie's murder, and convicted of second-degree murder in 1983. He served 9 years in jail before being released on parole.
Barker was the second man in Virginia history to be convicted of murder without a body as evidence. Barker was the last adult to see her alive and a pair of Worsky’s underpants were found by police in one of Barker’s drawers.

Barker served nine years of an 18-year sentence for the crime. He was released in 1992 and moved to Richmond, Va., where he was a suspect in a double slaying there.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Charlottesville Police Department
434-970-3280

Source Information:
The Hook
Sentinel 4/18/02