MISSING
Kay F. Read
63 Years old, 5' 2" Tall and Handicapped
$20,000 REWARD
offered by family with support from
Tucson Medical Center
offered by family with support from
Tucson Medical Center
88-CRIME, The Pima County Attorney’s Office Anonymous Tip Line is offering
an additional reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest and
an additional reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest and
indictment of the person responsible. Call (520)882-7463 – Collect calls are accepted.
Kay's family and loved ones need YOUR assistance in finding her. Kay was abducted from her home on Marigold Circle in Tucson Arizona sometime between 10:30 pm February 14th 2008 and early Friday morning February 15th. Her van, a turquoise 1996 Dodge Caravan, was found Friday morning at the intersection of Kolb and Golf Links on fire.
Police are looking for information on a "Person of Interest" last seen in the Kolb and Golf Links area on Friday February 15th. If you know, have seen or see this person PLEASE contact the police by calling 911 or 88CRIME. You may also email any information to
help@findkayread.com
Police are looking for information on a "Person of Interest" last seen in the Kolb and Golf Links area on Friday February 15th. If you know, have seen or see this person PLEASE contact the police by calling 911 or 88CRIME. You may also email any information to
help@findkayread.com
A reward is offered for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction
of any person involved in the disappearance of Kay F. Read
Have you seen this man?
Light complexion Hispanic or dark complexion Caucasian. 5' 7" 180 Lbs. Stocky build. Late 20's or early 30's. Short dark hair, receding hairline. Sores on his face, dark/decaying teeth. Last seen wearing a tan coat, white t-shirt dark pants, possibly cargo style.
If you have any information please contact the police.
The person of interest could have been seen with Kay's van,
a 1996 Dodge Caravan Sport. Turquoise in color.
A reward is offered for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction of any person involved in the disappearance of Kay F. Read
Updated August 18, 2011:
HAPPY 66th BIRTHDAY SWEET KAY! * Another year has passed that we do not have you with us and that means you are loved more than ever. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS ! We know the Tucson Police Department are still trying to solve your case, finding you, finding the person (s) that abducted you, and to bring you home.
We are having another HONOR KAY READ BLOOD DRIVE / BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION August 28th at the Broadway Donor center here in Tucson. The poster from American Red Cross shows all of the details. If you know Kay, you know this is just one of many ways Kay gave back to her community, her family, her Sunday School children, her church, her co-workers, and to her special people like Linda N.
Consider donating blood in Honor of Kay no matter where you are. Consider sponsoring your own blood drive in your community HONORING KAY READ. Do something out of the ordinary that gives back to the community. The next blood drive here in Tucson will be October 30th, 2011. Call for more info or make an appointment 520-886-7212. Kay, your family and friends will never give up until you are home! God Bless.
Updated June 25, 2011:
We are sponsoring another blood drive HONORING KAY. We've had 9 successful drives and more to come. They are on the ARC books for June 26th, August 28th, October 30th, Dec. 18th, 2011 and into 2012. If you can not donate here in Tucson HONORING KAY, you can donate any where. You can HONOR KAY donating in your own city. You can sponsor a blood drive with American Red Cross HONORING KAY. Kay donated so much of her life to so many community functions along with personal choices, but donating blood is one that we can all do that doesn't cost anything but your blood and your time. It's also easy, kind of painless, & saves lives. It could be the life of somebody you love. It's now 3 years 4 months missing Kay. Kay is not in our hugs but in our hearts forever. Consider Donating the precious gift of life - your blood.
Updated May 11, 2011:
Kay was abducted from her home on VALENTINE’S DAY 2008. We continue to ask for prayers for resolution in finding Kay. The Tucson Police Department contacts our family at least 2-3 times a month and reports that Kay’s case is still very active. As you can see, there is still a $20,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest & conviction of the person or persons who abducted Kay. Please continue to pray for closure to this horrible and senseless crime.
Updated February 25, 2011:
Kay Read's story is now on www.cnn.com under the iReport section and it will be on the Nancy Grace show on Monday, Feb 28th at 9:30pm EST.
Updated February 14, 2011:
Sometimes in the smallest details of our day God reveals the greatest depths of His love. We pray the Lord is with you Kay. You are a blessing not everyone is lucky enough to have a relationship like we all have with you sis. We learned from you We leaned on you We looked to you for guidance and laughter and unfailing love. You are such a friend, Sis. In our hearts you are a blessing to our lives. We all realize what a rare thing that is and we are grateful Sis, SO GRATEFUL to have you as a sister.
Updated January 25, 2011:
Well, it has been almost 3 years since Kay was abducted without any clue still where or what for sure happened to Kay. In fact, as of Jan. 25th, 2011, just over 35 months, or 1076 days or 152 1/2 weeks. The numbers in some cases do not sound like a large amount, but when the heart hurts for your sister, not knowing, the missing of phone calls or daily meetings, it's an ETERNITY. Kay's siblings along with us here in Tucson, await that one phone call that sheds some light on Kay's situation. We are sponsoring another "HONOR KAY READ" AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE on Feb. 13th,
2011, 10 am until 2 pm. We have established a good support of family & friends that donate to HONOR KAY on a regular basis, they are all very dear to my heart, very special people. They are always ready to donate without hesitation. This one on Feb. 13th will be our 8th "HONOR KAY" Blood drive, with many more to come. We have them scheduled again on April 17, June 26, Aug. 28 (CELEBRATING KAY's Birthday), Oct. 30, and Dec. 18, 2011. 2012 schedule will be approximately every 8 weeks. If you would like to make an appointment call 520-886-7212 for Tucson location. Two of Kay's great-nieces Danielle & Shelby are now donors, two very special young ladies. Also, the TRAGEDY in TUCSON was in need of a great amount of blood, thank God we have the American Red Cross to have the amount of blood that was needed. Tucsonanians jumped back in there to donate to get the blood bank back up where we needed. It's easy, safe and the need is constant. The gratification is instant. Thanks to all who donate any time, pat yourself on the back. Tucson Police, are still working on Kay's case, we are in contact with them every couple of weeks. I know our Detective will not give up until she has something to tell us. Thank you for looking at Kay's website, we have had some difficulty on keeping it updated but that will change. Please keep Kay in your prayers. It was hard for me to maybe come to the decision that Kay is most likely in heaven with our Mother, I miss her so that I just want her to come home. I do also know that Kay is in God's wonderful hands, He is taking care of Kay no matter where she is. God Bless you for caring for Kay. Until next time...
Updated April 28, 2010:
We had another successful HONOR KAY READ BLOOD DRIVE on April 18th. We had 24 donors that will help up to 72 patients that need blood. How amazing and wonderful our donors are to help save so many lives. The next drive will be Father's Day, June 20th, 2010 again at the ARC Broadway Donor Center, 9:45 am to 2 pm, call 520-886-7212 to make an appointment. There will be a COLD CASE ARTICLE in the Arizona Daily Star by Kimberly Mates probably May 3rd. Pray for that one person who has to know something reads this article and makes that phone call to 911 or 88-crime to give Kay back to us. Kay has recently been added to www.NamUs.gov site that was featured on THE FORGOTTEN television show. The day will come that we'll have our precious Kay back. God's wonderful blessings to all that read this, keeps track of Kay and for all of the prayer partners that keeps Kay in their prayers. THANK YOU!
Updated 3-21-2010:
Our Lord is so Good. Our Mother - Lillian Read went to be with the Lord on January 30th, 2010. Mom's big 95th Birthday Celebration was just 17 days before. Mom is in a far better place, she is walking, seeing, hearing with a brand new body just like Our Lord promised. We miss her so much, she'll never be forgotten just like Kay. Now, Mom knows all about Kay and someday we pray that the rest of will too! TPD are still working on Kay's case. They are not giving up on finding what happened to Kay. We need that one person to still come forward. Feb. 14th, 2010 we had the 2nd of many "HONOR KAY READ ARC BLOOD DRIVE". It was such a great success! We had 32 signed up, 27 actual donating, 6 brand new donors with only 5 deferrals. The donations just in Kay's Honor will help up to 81 patients, WOW!! The wonderful people who donated are really great friends & family. Some hadn't met Kay before but wanted to help HONOR OUR PRECIOUS KAY!! Thank you all so much, you're truly God's people. Our next drive will be April 18th, 2010 at the ARC Donor Center at Broadway & Kolb, Tucson, Az. To sign up please go online at www.givelife.com or call 520-886-7212. Thank you so very much! God's Blessings to each one of you! Kay's proud family!
Updated 02-01-2010:
HAPPY 66th BIRTHDAY SWEET KAY! * Another year has passed that we do not have you with us and that means you are loved more than ever. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS ! We know the Tucson Police Department are still trying to solve your case, finding you, finding the person (s) that abducted you, and to bring you home.
We are having another HONOR KAY READ BLOOD DRIVE / BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION August 28th at the Broadway Donor center here in Tucson. The poster from American Red Cross shows all of the details. If you know Kay, you know this is just one of many ways Kay gave back to her community, her family, her Sunday School children, her church, her co-workers, and to her special people like Linda N.
Consider donating blood in Honor of Kay no matter where you are. Consider sponsoring your own blood drive in your community HONORING KAY READ. Do something out of the ordinary that gives back to the community. The next blood drive here in Tucson will be October 30th, 2011. Call for more info or make an appointment 520-886-7212. Kay, your family and friends will never give up until you are home! God Bless.
Updated June 25, 2011:
We are sponsoring another blood drive HONORING KAY. We've had 9 successful drives and more to come. They are on the ARC books for June 26th, August 28th, October 30th, Dec. 18th, 2011 and into 2012. If you can not donate here in Tucson HONORING KAY, you can donate any where. You can HONOR KAY donating in your own city. You can sponsor a blood drive with American Red Cross HONORING KAY. Kay donated so much of her life to so many community functions along with personal choices, but donating blood is one that we can all do that doesn't cost anything but your blood and your time. It's also easy, kind of painless, & saves lives. It could be the life of somebody you love. It's now 3 years 4 months missing Kay. Kay is not in our hugs but in our hearts forever. Consider Donating the precious gift of life - your blood.
Updated May 11, 2011:
Kay was abducted from her home on VALENTINE’S DAY 2008. We continue to ask for prayers for resolution in finding Kay. The Tucson Police Department contacts our family at least 2-3 times a month and reports that Kay’s case is still very active. As you can see, there is still a $20,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest & conviction of the person or persons who abducted Kay. Please continue to pray for closure to this horrible and senseless crime.
Updated February 25, 2011:
Kay Read's story is now on www.cnn.com under the iReport section and it will be on the Nancy Grace show on Monday, Feb 28th at 9:30pm EST.
Updated February 14, 2011:
Sometimes in the smallest details of our day God reveals the greatest depths of His love. We pray the Lord is with you Kay. You are a blessing not everyone is lucky enough to have a relationship like we all have with you sis. We learned from you We leaned on you We looked to you for guidance and laughter and unfailing love. You are such a friend, Sis. In our hearts you are a blessing to our lives. We all realize what a rare thing that is and we are grateful Sis, SO GRATEFUL to have you as a sister.
Updated January 25, 2011:
Well, it has been almost 3 years since Kay was abducted without any clue still where or what for sure happened to Kay. In fact, as of Jan. 25th, 2011, just over 35 months, or 1076 days or 152 1/2 weeks. The numbers in some cases do not sound like a large amount, but when the heart hurts for your sister, not knowing, the missing of phone calls or daily meetings, it's an ETERNITY. Kay's siblings along with us here in Tucson, await that one phone call that sheds some light on Kay's situation. We are sponsoring another "HONOR KAY READ" AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE on Feb. 13th,
2011, 10 am until 2 pm. We have established a good support of family & friends that donate to HONOR KAY on a regular basis, they are all very dear to my heart, very special people. They are always ready to donate without hesitation. This one on Feb. 13th will be our 8th "HONOR KAY" Blood drive, with many more to come. We have them scheduled again on April 17, June 26, Aug. 28 (CELEBRATING KAY's Birthday), Oct. 30, and Dec. 18, 2011. 2012 schedule will be approximately every 8 weeks. If you would like to make an appointment call 520-886-7212 for Tucson location. Two of Kay's great-nieces Danielle & Shelby are now donors, two very special young ladies. Also, the TRAGEDY in TUCSON was in need of a great amount of blood, thank God we have the American Red Cross to have the amount of blood that was needed. Tucsonanians jumped back in there to donate to get the blood bank back up where we needed. It's easy, safe and the need is constant. The gratification is instant. Thanks to all who donate any time, pat yourself on the back. Tucson Police, are still working on Kay's case, we are in contact with them every couple of weeks. I know our Detective will not give up until she has something to tell us. Thank you for looking at Kay's website, we have had some difficulty on keeping it updated but that will change. Please keep Kay in your prayers. It was hard for me to maybe come to the decision that Kay is most likely in heaven with our Mother, I miss her so that I just want her to come home. I do also know that Kay is in God's wonderful hands, He is taking care of Kay no matter where she is. God Bless you for caring for Kay. Until next time...
Updated April 28, 2010:
We had another successful HONOR KAY READ BLOOD DRIVE on April 18th. We had 24 donors that will help up to 72 patients that need blood. How amazing and wonderful our donors are to help save so many lives. The next drive will be Father's Day, June 20th, 2010 again at the ARC Broadway Donor Center, 9:45 am to 2 pm, call 520-886-7212 to make an appointment. There will be a COLD CASE ARTICLE in the Arizona Daily Star by Kimberly Mates probably May 3rd. Pray for that one person who has to know something reads this article and makes that phone call to 911 or 88-crime to give Kay back to us. Kay has recently been added to www.NamUs.gov site that was featured on THE FORGOTTEN television show. The day will come that we'll have our precious Kay back. God's wonderful blessings to all that read this, keeps track of Kay and for all of the prayer partners that keeps Kay in their prayers. THANK YOU!
Updated 3-21-2010:
Our Lord is so Good. Our Mother - Lillian Read went to be with the Lord on January 30th, 2010. Mom's big 95th Birthday Celebration was just 17 days before. Mom is in a far better place, she is walking, seeing, hearing with a brand new body just like Our Lord promised. We miss her so much, she'll never be forgotten just like Kay. Now, Mom knows all about Kay and someday we pray that the rest of will too! TPD are still working on Kay's case. They are not giving up on finding what happened to Kay. We need that one person to still come forward. Feb. 14th, 2010 we had the 2nd of many "HONOR KAY READ ARC BLOOD DRIVE". It was such a great success! We had 32 signed up, 27 actual donating, 6 brand new donors with only 5 deferrals. The donations just in Kay's Honor will help up to 81 patients, WOW!! The wonderful people who donated are really great friends & family. Some hadn't met Kay before but wanted to help HONOR OUR PRECIOUS KAY!! Thank you all so much, you're truly God's people. Our next drive will be April 18th, 2010 at the ARC Donor Center at Broadway & Kolb, Tucson, Az. To sign up please go online at www.givelife.com or call 520-886-7212. Thank you so very much! God's Blessings to each one of you! Kay's proud family!
Updated 02-01-2010:
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
"HONORING KAY READ"
on Feb. 14th, 2010 from 10am to 2pm.
Kay to date has donated 9 1/4 gallons herself.
This is to HONOR KAY but to also get donations for the American Red Cross. It is easy, safe, and helps save many lives. There are many patients that count on the ARC for blood, and you can be one that will help that patient. Your gift really does help others to live. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. To make an appointment, please call me anytime at 886-7212 (jseagle1@msn.com) to set up a time. If you know of anyone else that would be interested in donating, please have them also call me. If you live outside of the Tucson area, please contact your AMERICAN RED CROSS and donate in HONOR of KAY. God Bless each of you! Mary Seagle (to date 1-23-10 the Tucson Police Department is still working the case but still nothing to go on. We will keep you informed.)
"HONORING KAY READ"
on Feb. 14th, 2010 from 10am to 2pm.
Kay to date has donated 9 1/4 gallons herself.
This is to HONOR KAY but to also get donations for the American Red Cross. It is easy, safe, and helps save many lives. There are many patients that count on the ARC for blood, and you can be one that will help that patient. Your gift really does help others to live. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. To make an appointment, please call me anytime at 886-7212 (jseagle1@msn.com) to set up a time. If you know of anyone else that would be interested in donating, please have them also call me. If you live outside of the Tucson area, please contact your AMERICAN RED CROSS and donate in HONOR of KAY. God Bless each of you! Mary Seagle (to date 1-23-10 the Tucson Police Department is still working the case but still nothing to go on. We will keep you informed.)
Update 09-12-2009: Thanks to all who donated in "HONORING KAY F. READ" American Red Cross Blood Drive. Whether it was at TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER (TMC) (TMC staff are great people), HUNDRED PALMS / ST. PAUL's UNITED METHODIST CHURCH or at the AMERICAN RED CROSS DONOR CENTER. We had first time donors at all 3 locations and some that hadn't donated in many years. Kay's birthday at the ARC donor center had reported that we had 25-28 donors HONORING KAY. There was a gal that had been in Kay's 2nd grade Sunday School at St. Paul's of course, a few years back, she was so happy that she could donate in KAY's name. She said Kay made a difference in her life. Another LAW STUDENT lady saw the news cast at noon and came directly over to donate for Kay. You ladies are an inspiriation. KVOA & KOLD NEWS STATION's gave a great report and coverage on the blood drive. They both PROMOTED the AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE IN THE NEED FOR BLOOD TO HELP THE COMMUNITY. Thanks John (KVOA) & SOM (KOLD) you both are special to us, God Bless! We hope to have a quarterly blood drive in HONORING KAY. STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING INFO & LOCATIONS.
Update 08-01-2009: We are
having a 'HONOR KAY READ' blood drive on Kay's 64th birthday, August
26th, 2009, 7 am till 2 pm (4:45 if doing platelets) at the American Red
Cross Blood Bank at 7139 E. Broadway. If interested in donating blood
or platelets, please call Mary at 520-886-7212 to set up an
appointment. If this date or location does not work for you, please do
not let this stop you from HONORING KAY by donating. We can set up a
time at another location if need. Kay to date has donated 9 1/4 gallons,
this is something that is close to her heart. Just know that this is
another way of helping somebody in need, probably to save a life.
Tucson Medical Center (Kay's employer) is also sponsoring a blood drive
HONORING KAY August 11th. Hundred Palms Assisted Living with St. Paul's
UMC is also having a blood drive August 19th. Please consider donating,
it is easy and a wonderful way of giving of yourself. You'll feel so
proud that you can help someone in need.
Update 6-19-2009:
Please watch for upcoming dates, time and places "Honoring Kay F. Read"
Blood Drives. Tentatively 4 different dates and locations. More
information to come. Please help the community by donating blood or
platelets. Come and help honor another thing that is close to Kay's
heart. God Bless.
Update 04-07-2009: It has
been a little while since the anniversary of Kay's disappearance. We
did have a PRAYER GATHERING & BALLOON LIFT on February 15th at St.
Paul's. We had many wonderful friends (Jane even was here from S.C.)
that came to help lift Kay up to the Lord, many hugs, many tears, just
remembering and sharing stories of our precious Kay. It was a very
emotional day for all of us. The media were terrific in helping share
Kay's story in a beautiful way just like KAY. Kay is still missed,
remembered and always with us in everything we do. Thanks to all for
helping with you friendship, your prayers, your hugs and making it very
easy to always share our stories until we have Kay home again.
Blessings to all, Mary, Lillian, John and the rest of Kay's family.
Update 02-10-2009: Please
join us February 15th 4:00 pm, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church
8051 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ. for a prayer, balloon lift and reception.
Update 02-08-2009: Kay
Frances Read is still missing since Feb. 15th, 2008 from her home in
Tucson, Az. Kay is missed so much, every day is so long but the past
year has now flown by. Dear Heavenly Father, We pray every day for our
sweet Kay's return. Kay's Mother is hurting, as are all of her siblings
& in-laws, all of her nieces & nephews, her great nieces &
great nephews, her Sunday School children, her church family, her
co-workers, neighbors and people all over Tucson still need her
returned. The not knowing is so unbearable, the questions "WHY KAY?"
& "FOR WHAT REASON?" Lord there has to be somebody out there that
knows the answer. Dear God PLEASE GIVE THAT SOMEBODY THE STRENGTH TO
CALL 88-CRIME OR 911 GIVING OUR KAY BACK TO US. Please give us the peace
Lord that we need to get through each tough day until we have Kay back.
Thank you too Lord for all you do for & give each of us. We give
you the glory that only you deserve! Thank you Jesus! In Christ Name.
Amen
Update 01-05-2009: Christmas is a good day because it is Jesus Birthday, but lonely & sad without Kay. Kay loves Christmas, the decorations, the toys for the toy drives. She collected toys all year long to take to Tucson Medical Center, Gospel Supply, Walmart and anywhere else that had boxes for toys. She would also pick up several Angels from the Angel Trees all over Tucson.
Kay also buys all kinds of canned & box foods for all of the
Community Food Bank Drives. Kay is missed by many for her bright happy
smiling face and her giving ways. We miss her because she is so special
to all of us. I (her sister Mary) miss talking to her every day,
figuring out what our Mama needs or wants, or what is going on with her
cats Bobby & Jack, or what is going on at work. Kay is missed so
much by our Mom, her heart breaks everyday not having her to call or
have dinner with, to watch TV with, to go shopping with but mostly
seeing and touching & hugging her. Kay we love you wherever you are,
we will not give up till we find you. That’s a promise that will be
kept. We're all praying for your return soon. WE LOVE YOU KAY AND NEED
YOU HOME AGAIN........
Update 11-22-2008: We are having a car wash
on 11-29-2008 in Kay's honor. Please click the link to read more. It
will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Volunteers needed
and donation accepted.
Update
10-07-2008: Kay's birthday party was very special, many friends,
co-workers and Sunday school students came to share her birthday. The
police are still working on finding Kay and her assailant(s). Thank you
to everybody for keeping Kay in their prayers. If anybody knows anything
please call 88CRIME or 911.
Update
08-23-2008: Please join us for Kay's birthday celebration. Tuesday
August 26th 5:30-7:30 pm. St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 8051 E.
Broadway Blvd.Cake and Coffee will be provided. Please come care and
share, pray and be blessed. If you are not sure what to say....Well,
just say "Hey" Update 07-08-2008: Clear Channel donated a billboard for Kay at 22nd St. & Wilmot(on 22nd just west of Wilmot). Please pray that this will generate information to help find Kay. Again, thank you for your prayers.. God be with you! Kay's family ..