Police Find Another Woman's Body While Searching for Missing Grandmother

The search for Kathleen Harrison Trent, 63, has taken an unexpected turn as authorities investigate the death of an unidentified woman in Manorville, New York.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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While searching a wooded area for Kathleen Harrison Trent, who was reported missing on January 29, Suffolk County police discovered the body of an unidentified woman. The police have launched a homicide investigation into the woman's death, while the search for Trent, a 63-year-old grandmother, continues.

Why it matters

The discovery of the unidentified woman's body has complicated the search for Trent, raising concerns about her safety and well-being. The investigation into the woman's death could potentially provide clues about Trent's whereabouts or what may have happened to her.

The details

On February 11, Seventh Precinct Patrol units found the body of an unidentified woman in Manorville, Long Island, while searching for Trent. The body was discovered on Connecticut Avenue, south of River Road, at around 3:21 p.m. local time. The Suffolk County Police Department's Homicide Squad is investigating the incident, as preliminary evidence suggests the woman's death was "criminal in nature." The identity and cause of death of the unidentified woman will be determined during an autopsy by the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.

  • Kathleen Harrison Trent was last seen at her home in Riverhead, N.Y., on Jan. 29.
  • On Feb. 11, the body of an unidentified woman was found in Manorville, Long Island, during the search for Trent.

The players

Kathleen Harrison Trent

A 63-year-old grandmother who was reported missing by her son on January 29. Trent worked as a security guard at the Riverhead Raceway race track in Riverhead.

Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD)

The law enforcement agency investigating the discovery of the unidentified woman's body and the ongoing search for Kathleen Harrison Trent.

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What they’re saying

“I thought it was fake. I thought I was dreaming ... then I called her son and I asked him, 'Is it true?' And he said ... they tried calling her and she wasn't picking up, and that wasn't like her, which it wasn't.”

— Kelly Turbush, Trent's godsister (ABC 7 New York)

“She didn't have a bad bone in her body. Anybody who knew her loved her, anybody. She came in contact would if they needed anything. If she could give, she would.”

— Kelly Turbush, Trent's godsister (ABC 7 New York)

What’s next

Detectives are asking anyone with information about this incident to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392.

The takeaway

The discovery of the unidentified woman's body has added a new layer of complexity to the search for Kathleen Harrison Trent, raising concerns about her safety and well-being. The investigation into the woman's death could potentially provide clues about Trent's whereabouts or what may have happened to her, but the ultimate fate of the missing grandmother remains unknown.