Above Images: Patricia, circa 1969
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: October 31, 1969 from Oscoda, Michigan Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: January 10, 1953 Age: 16 years old Height and Weight: 5'3 - 5'4, 120 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Brown hair, blue eyes. Patricia is supposed to wear glasses, but she wasn't wearing them at the time of her disappearance. Her nickname is Patty. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A brown sweater, a gray and green plaid jacket, a brown tweed or plaid skirt, brown shoes with a thick heel, and a silver necklace with a peace symbol pendant.
Details of Disappearance
Patricia was last seen in Oscoda, Michigan on October 31, 1969, the day of their high school's homecoming football game. She and another student, Pamela Hobley, may have skipped their afternoon classes at school. The two girls knew each other but weren't friends. They were last seen together at 2:00 p.m., walking on River Road away from the school, towards the business discrict. Neither of them has ever been heard from again.Patricia and Pamela weren't carrying their purses or identification with them at the time of their disappearances. At first authorities thought they had run away, possibly to the Flint, Michigan area, but they reconsidered this theory after weeks passed without contact. Foul play is suspected in their cases, which remain unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 5 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated March 5, 2012; picture added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Oscoda Township Police Department
989-739-9113
NamUs
The Oscoda Press
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children