TX TX - Katherine Stobaugh, 43, Sanger, 28 December 2004

[CrimeHater]

Wow, I agree that there is a strong resemblence there! And a cowboy boot! I hope LE does check this out!

I hope this turns out, it would be great. But as far as the cowboy boot and Texas resemblance... I wouldn't think to much of that. Very few Texas women wear boots, its all in the movies. Not these days anyway. Don't get me wrong, some do- but alot of people think just because your from Texas.... well its not like that anymore.

 

[PonderingThings]

Crimehater I agree with you... but stereotypes die hard!

On the other hand, if you were in warm Texas, and were being surprised with a trip to the frozen north, where you would be walking around a lot... wouldn't you wear your comfy boots?

 

[Lili]

I hope this turns out, it would be great. But as far as the cowboy boot and Texas resemblance... I wouldn't think to much of that. Very few Texas women wear boots, its all in the movies. Not these days anyway. Don't get me wrong, some do- but alot of people think just because your from Texas.... well its not like that anymore.

Well, the boots, I was thinking of farm/ranch life. She surely would have had a pair of boots. And...if she was planning on coming north at that time of year, she would probably have brought them.

But true, stereotyping. :slap:

 

[Coonie40]

bumping for Katherine Stobaugh

 

[strach304]

Ok guys, just got an e-mail from Kathy's sister-in-law Kim Mundy about the tip for the Jane Doe found in NJ that I contacted LE about and it's not her. She thanked us for caring so much and I let her know about this site and that we will continue to look into anything else that comes our way so hopefully she will visit but now knows others are interested and actively interested in finding Kathy.

 

[Coonie40]

Bumping for Kathy and praying for her to be found

 

[Marie]

Sheriff’s Dept. Look For Clues In Denton Cold Case


It’s been almost two years since a school teacher from Denton County disappeared and investigators are still hoping for clues to help close the case.

Katherine Stobaugh wanted a divorce. She met with her husband Charles at his ranch, a few nights after Christmas 2004 and no one has seen her since.

For 15 years Katherine's brother Chris Munday has solved crimes that victimize other families. Now, there’s always one case that’s on his mind.

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[Coonie40]

Has this turned into a cold case? I really felt this case would be solved. I wonder if they are still looking at the ex-husband?

 

[Bobbisangel]

Sounds to me like he is probably guilty. She went to his ranch to talk about a divorce and is never seen again!!!! I wonder if she isn't buried somewhere on that ranch? Did they ever find her vehicle?

 

[Coonie40]

Bump!

 

[Kat]

09 MAY 2007

Brother: Missing teacher recorded crucial argument

"The family of a Denton County kindergarten teacher who has been missing for more than two years is lashing out against two law enforcement agencies investigating her disappearance.

Part of the family's anger has been partially invoked by a videotape of an argument between the missing teacher, Katherine Stobaugh, and the primary suspect in the case, her estranged husband.

Stobaugh secretly videotaped conversations and arguments with her husband, Charles Stobaugh."

More at link.

http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/wfaa/latestnews/stories/wfaa070508_mo_missingteachertape.528735a7.html

 

[kaelee2]

The husband of a missing Denton County teacher has been indicted for her murder.

Katherine Stobaugh vanished a few days after Christmas 2004. She wanted a divorce from her husband, Charles, and was last seen while meeting with him at his ranch. More at link.

Another link with more information: http://www.star-telegram.com/local/story/1758233.html

 

[Lanie]

I was jumping for joy when I saw this on the news last night. I hope they get a conviction, and I really hope he coughs up the location of her body.

 

[fhc]

http://www.gatesvillemessenger.com/news/get-news.asp?id=16007&catid=1

Charles Stobaugh is scheduled to go on trial Aug. 2 in Denton County for the 2004 murder of his estranged wife, Kathy Munday Stobaugh, formerly of Gatesville.

JUSTICE FOR KATHY

 

[fhc]

while looking for an update on court today, found this

http://www.gatesvillemessenger.com/news/get-news.asp?id=16072&catid=1&cpg=get-news.asp

Charles Stobaugh last week was granted a continuance that will delay his murder trial until Oct. 25 in Denton County.

 

[Lanie]

http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/drc/localnews/stories/DRC_Stobaugh_0123.df4c6481.html



"The murder trial of Charles Stobaugh, accused of causing the death of his estranged wife in 2004, is scheduled to begin with jury selection Monday in the 362nd District Court. The trial is expected to last at least two weeks.
Stobaugh, 55, was indicted in November 2009 after being called “the only person of interest” by authorities for four years. He remains free on $100,000 bail."

More at link.

http://www.kwtx.com/news/headlines/...n_Trial_For_Her_Murder_114488609.html?ref=609

"'DENTON (January 24, 2011)-A North Texas man goes on trial Monday in Denton for murder in the 2004 disappearance of his estranged wife, a Gatesville native, whom authorities allege he killed.

Kathy Munday Stobaugh disappeared on the evening of Dec. 29, 2004 and hasn’t been seen or heard from since.

Authorities believe Charles Stobaugh killed her and hid her body."


More at link.

 

[fhc]

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/news/012511-circumstantial-evidence-key-in-murder-trial

Circumstantial Evidence Key in Murder Trial
Published : Tuesday, 25 Jan 2011, 5:01 PM CST

 

[fhc]

http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedconte...stories/DRC_stobaugh_trial_0126.eede7c5a.html

Friends shed light on woman’s life

Prosecutors Cary and Susan Piel introduced Kathy Stobaugh to the jury using her friends, who cried when they testified that they have not seen or heard from her since Dec. 29, 2004.

After a day and a half of voir dire, prosecutors selected the six-man, six-woman jury with one alternate juror Tuesday morning and began with opening statements after lunch.

 

[fhc]

http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedconte...RC_stobaugh_trial_wed_test_0126.f1c9c936.html

Kathy Stobaugh’s attorney, Tiffany Haertling, testified most of the morning about her client’s determination to divorce her husband of 20 years, her desire to fairly divide community property and her concern that the family farm be preserved for her son.

 

[I AM THE 14 CAR]

I came here to post an update and Im happy to see that other posters have kept Kathys case current.
She is missed by many....alot who are now grown up preteens. Its so sad we havnt been able to find her yet. I feel one day she will be found. I feel it in my gut.

RIP Sweet Kathy. The kids and everyone else still miss you so very much.