Mary Lou Black, age 72, was last seen with her husband, Billie "Bob" Black, on September 11, 2009, when they left their home in Atchison, Kansas. The couple drove away in their light blue 1990 Honda Civic, never to be seen again. Mary Lou suffered from advanced Alzheimer's disease, which likely impaired her memory. Billie, age 74, also had significant health issues, including diabetes and difficulty walking.
Their home was found with the lights on, and personal items like their driver's licenses, checkbook, and Billie's insulin were left behind, suggesting they had no plans to be gone for long.
Search efforts for the couple, including dragging the Missouri River, turned up no trace of them or their car. Family members and authorities suspect that the Blacks may have driven into the river, possibly intentionally. Billie had expressed frustration and stress over caring for Mary, and family members recalled that he had made comments suggesting that life might be easier for their son if they were no longer around. Despite numerous searches and investigations, no concrete evidence of what happened to the couple has ever been found, leaving their disappearance a mystery that continues to puzzle authorities and their loved ones.Last Seen: Sep 11, 2009
