Pat and the Miracles: The Disappearances

Murder Is Bad

Can you imagine coming home to find your spouse and children missing, only to discover the same eerie emptiness in your neighbor's home? Picture the chilling realization of not one mother, but two, along with two children, vanishing without a trace in the quiet town of Grand Junction, Colorado.
As the episode unfolds, you'll encounter the baffling contradictions within the police force concerning the disappearances. From claims hinting at intentional disappearance to police's belief of the women initiating a fresh start. The story is woven during a time authorities call Grand Junction's "killing season." This episode promises an enthralling journey through this captivating true crime story, teeming with strange coincidences, and questions that still remain unanswered.
Frederick, Don. “Identity of woman’s body still a mystery.” The Daily Sentinel. Grand Junction, Col. September 28, 1975.
Frederick, Don. “Victim’s husband jailed in multiple slayings.” The Daily Sentinel. Grand Junction, Col. November 9, 1975.
Frederick, Don and Sinclair, Suzanne. “Police stymied in murder, disappearance cases.” The Daily Sentinel. Grand Junction, Col. September 14, 1975.
Sinclair, Suzanne. “Two Junction women disappear.” The Daily Sentinel. Grand Junction, Col. August 26, 1975.
Sinclair, Suzanne. “Police ‘beef up’ investigation of disappearances.” The Daily Sentinel. Grand Junction, Col. August 27, 1975.
Sinclair, Suzanne. “Private investigators enter probe of disappearance case.” The Daily Sentinel. Grand Junction, Col. September 27, 1975.
Sinclair, Suzanne. “Two bodies identified, third found in search.” The Daily Sentinel. Grand Junction, Col. October 3, 1975.
Sinclair, Suzanne. “Relief evident, but fear lingers.” The Daily Sentinel. Grand Junction, Col. November 9, 1975.
Sullivan, Ray. “Uncertainty finally ends for Bothams.” The Daily Sentinel. Grand Junction, Col. October 3, 1975.

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