Cathy Sampson left in 1985 to get moving boxes and never returned home, according to the report.
Her purple Pontiac was found along U.S. 82. Her purse and valuables were still inside the car.
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A purple Pontiac belonging to Cathy Sampson was found along U.S. 82 with her purse and valuables still inside.
Cathy Sampson left in 1985 to get moving boxes and never returned home, according to the report.
Her purple Pontiac was found along U.S. 82. Her purse and valuables were still inside the car.
Written by The Alamo Republican from CBS19’s reporting, using only the facts in it. CBS19’s own headline: “Texas mother left to get moving boxes in 1985 and never came home. What happened to Cathy Sampson?”
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