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Patrick Ratchford Missing Person Case

Last seen in Phoenix, Arizona on Nov 24, 1987

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2009

Mar 25, 2024

Patrick

Ratchford

99

61

72 inches

73 inches

150 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 24, 1987

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

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


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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 ...
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Last Seen: Nov 24, 1987

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  • Patrick Ratchford | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • 3908DMAZ - Patrick Joseph Ratchford - Doe Network
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    Has anyone looked into whether Ratchford had any connections to local shelters or soup kitchens? It'... ...Read More
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