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Patricia Marie Gifford, aged 18, was last seen on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1981, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She had gone to the Banana Boat lounge with friends to celebrate the holiday. During the evening, she encountered Dennis Sochor and his brother Gary, whom she had never met before. After her friend became ill, Patricia helped her to the car, and later returned to pay her bar tab. When Patricia's friend woke up hours later, Patricia was gone.
Dennis Sochor was later convicted ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 31, 1981
Dennis Sochor was later convicted ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 31, 1981
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Mar 03, 2016
Oct 04, 2023
Patricia
Gifford
60
18
64 inches
130 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Dec 31, 1981
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Broward County
343
18074
Broward County Sheriff's Office
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Broward County
33312
Christopher Blankenship
Deputy Sheriff; missing person's unit
2601 W Broward Blvd, Florida
9543214735
County
Law Enforcement
880121
Broward County Sheriff's Office
Blond/Strawberry
Unknown
Unknown
11/30/2025
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