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Patricia Ann Wood, a 4-year-old girl, disappeared from her home in Swanzey, New Hampshire, in 1976 under highly suspicious circumstances. Born on October 12, 1972, Patricia was living with her father, John Wood, and stepmother, Judith Wood, at the time. Despite the unsettling nature of her disappearance, it was not reported to the authorities until 1987—11 years later. Patricia’s father and stepmother had misled people with conflicting stories, claiming at various times that Patricia was eit ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 12, 1976
Last Seen: Oct 12, 1976
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Jun 12, 2014
Jan 23, 2021
Patricia
Wood
51
4
60 inches
100 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Oct 12, 1976
Swanzey
New Hampshire
Cheshire County
284
29368
New Hampshire State Police
Concord
New Hampshire
Merrimack County
03305
Major Crime - Cold Case Unit, New Hampshire
6032233856
State
Law Enforcement
I-87-123
New Hampshire State Police
Brown
Unknown
Unknown
11/28/2025
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