Authorities continue to ask for information after 72-year-old Boonville woman disappears

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Authorities say they are attempting to narrow down persons of interests in their investigation of a 72-year-old woman who disappeared in 2019.

The Boonville Police Department held a press conference on Friday with the Warrick County Prosecutor’s Office, the FBI, Indiana State Police and the family of Donna Hatfield to renew public attention in her disappearance. Hatfield was reported missing by her family on August 26, 2019. She was last believed to have been seen in late May or early June of that year at the home where she was living with her son, Thomas Rainey Jr., in the 600 block of 1st Street in Boonville.

Authorities say Hatfield was living with Alzheimer’s disease at the time of her disappearance, and her personal belongings, including medication, identification and clothing, were found untouched inside her home. Since her disappearance, investigators say they pursued numerous leads, executed multiple search warrants and enlisted support from outside agencies. However, police say there is currently no evidence to indicate she is still alive.

Investigators say there is a small pool of persons of interest in the case, including Hatfield’s son.

Hatfield’s family has stated that a reward of up to $10,000 will be strongly considered for information that directly leads to the discovery of her remains. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact one of the following agencies:

• Boonville Police Department: 812-897-6550
• Warrick County Dispatch: 812-897-1200
• Warrick County Prosecutor’s Office: 812-897-6199
• Indiana State Police: 812-867-2079
• FBI (Toll-Free): 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)

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