Judith Brown Missing Person Case

Judith Anne Brown, a 19-year-old from Queens, New York, was last seen on April 6, 1977. At the time of her disappearance, Judith was living with her aunt in Queens and receiving outpatient care for mental health issues after having been briefly admitted to the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center the previous year. It was at Creedmoor where she met Richard E. Reisenberg, a patient with a violent past. Reisenberg had been institutionalized after being found not guilty by reason of insanity for the brutal murders of his wife and son in 1971.

Despite his dangerous background, Reisenberg was granted numerous privileges and began spending unauthorized time outside the facility. On the day of her disappearance, Judith left with Reisenberg, and they were last seen together. Authorities suspected that Judith willingly left with him, but given Reisenberg’s history of violence and manipulation, her safety was a significant concern. Judith contacted her family briefly after her disappearance, but she has not been heard from since. Investigations over the years revealed that Reisenberg had lived in different states, but neither he nor Judith has been located.

The case has remained cold for decades, with renewed interest from both family members and law enforcement in recent years. Judith’s family, particularly through efforts by her nephew, has continued to seek answers, hoping to uncover her fate and bring closure after years of uncertainty. The FBI was initially involved in the search, but little progress has been made in finding either Judith or Reisenberg.
Last Seen: Apr 6, 1977

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