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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 ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 17, 1977
Last Seen: Feb 17, 1977
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Jan 09, 2024
Helen
Brach
112
65
70 inches
200 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Feb 17, 1977
Rochester
Minnesota
Olmsted County
No
279
23428
Glenwood Police Department
Glenwood
Illinois
Cook County
60425
1 Asselborn Way, Illinois
7087532420
Local
Law Enforcement
7702347
Glenwood Police Department
Red/Auburn
Brown
Brown
11/20/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
I've always found it curious how Helen Brach was so quickly declared dead without solid evidence of ... ...Read More
09/04/2024
09/04/2024
It's so puzzling to think about the timeline of Helen Brach's last known movements. Why wasn't there... ...Read More
07/14/2023
07/14/2023
I’ve been following the Helen Brach case for years, and something that always bothers me is the ti... ...Read More
02/24/2023
02/24/2023
