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Case Description
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Ratchford was last seen in Phoenix, Arizona on November 24, 1987. He disappeared from his home at 35th Avenue and Campbell Avenue sometime between 12:30 and 6:30 a.m. He has never been heard from again.
He took very few belongings with him, except his wedding ring. He had spoken about suicide in the past, but investigators don't believe he took his own life because his religious beliefs prohibit suicide.
Ratchford is a former Catholic priest who left the monastery to marry. Sin ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 24, 1987
He took very few belongings with him, except his wedding ring. He had spoken about suicide in the past, but investigators don't believe he took his own life because his religious beliefs prohibit suicide.
Ratchford is a former Catholic priest who left the monastery to marry. Sin ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 24, 1987
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Dec 12, 2009
Mar 25, 2024
Patrick
Ratchford
98
61
72 inches
73 inches
150 lbs
160 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Nov 24, 1987
Phoenix
Arizona
Maricopa County
134
7904
Phoenix Police Department
Phoenix
Arizona
Maricopa County
85004
Jared D'Addabbo
Detective
2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona
6022626151
Local
Law Enforcement
87149927
Phoenix Police Department
7566
Gray or Partially Gray
Hazel
Hazel
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (2)
Has anyone looked into whether Ratchford had any connections to local shelters or soup kitchens? It'... ...Read More
04/21/2024
04/21/2024
Has anyone else been following the Ratchford case? Something that's been nagging at me: why would he... ...Read More
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
