Helen Vorhees Brach, aged 65, disappeared on February 17, 1977, after visiting the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She was a wealthy widow, having inherited millions from her late husband, Frank Brach, who owned the E. J. Brach & Sons candy company. Following her appointment at the clinic, Helen was last seen purchasing items from a gift shop, reportedly stating she was in a hurry because her houseman, Jack Matlick, was waiting for her.
Despite this, no one saw her board the flight she had booked to return to her home in Glenview, Illinois.
Matlick claimed to have picked Helen up at Chicago's O'Hare Airport and spent the following days with her, but friends and associates found his account suspicious. He did not report her missing until weeks later and was later discovered to have forged checks in her name. Although Matlick was never charged, he remained a primary suspect in her disappearance until his death in 2011.
Helen's case also involved allegations of fraud linked to Richard Bailey, a con artist who had defrauded her through horse-related scams. While Bailey was convicted for racketeering and other charges connected to defrauding Helen, no one has been convicted of her murder. Her body has never been found, but foul play is strongly suspected. Helen was declared legally dead in 1984, but the case remains one of the most mysterious high-profile disappearances.Last Seen: Feb 17, 1977
