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Missing Woman’s Case Turns Murder Investigation in New York

2/15/2026

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The missing person case involving Kathleen Harrison Trent, which began January 29, escalated to a murder investigation after a female body was found in Manorville, New York, on February 11.
Police have said the cause of death is criminal in nature.
Trent was last seen at her Riverhead home.
The Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad is handling the investigation, with formal identification pending.
Trent's son reported her missing.

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Story summary

The missing person case involving Kathleen Harrison Trent, which began January 29, escalated to a murder investigation after a female body was found in Manorville, New York, on February 11.
Police have said the cause of death is criminal in nature.
Trent was last seen at her Riverhead home.
The Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad is handling the investigation, with formal identification pending.
Trent's son reported her missing.