Grace Reapp, 32, disappeared on June 6, 1978, from her home in Jericho, Vermont, along with her 5-year-old daughter, Gracie. Grace allegedly left a note for her husband, Michael Reapp, stating that she and Gracie were leaving voluntarily and did not plan to return. Michael reported them missing five days later, on June 11, 1978, and filed for divorce shortly after, citing desertion.
Grace’s two older sons were at school during the disappearance, and her relatives found it highly unusual for her to leave without contacting them.
Michael Reapp became the prime suspect in the case due to his history of extramarital affairs and reports of marital discord, including physical abuse. Despite extensive searches of the Reapp family's property and the involvement of authorities, neither Grace nor Gracie's bodies have been found. In 1996, their disappearances were reclassified as homicides, and a warrant was issued for Michael's arrest in 2006 on charges of first- and second-degree murder.
Michael evaded law enforcement and lived under an alias until 1997, when he died by suicide after a police chase in Arizona. Despite his death, the case remains open as investigators continue to search for the remains of Grace and Gracie on the family's former property.Last Seen: Jun 6, 1978
