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Patricia Otto Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lewiston, Idaho on Sep 02, 1976

Victim Details

May 27, 2009

Sep 01, 2023

Patricia

Otto

73

24

63 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Sep 02, 1976

Lewiston

Idaho

Nez Perce County

No

20293

Lewiston Police Department

Lewiston

Idaho

Nez Perce County

83501

1224 F Street, Idaho

2087460171

Local

Law Enforcement

https://cityoflewiston.org/292/Police-Department

C91654

1976-10-08

Lewiston Police Department

6739

Blond/Strawberry

Hazel

Hazel

07/14/2026


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Patricia Lee Otto, a 24-year-old mother of two, disappeared from Lewiston, Idaho, on September 2, 1976, following an argument with her husband, Ralph Otto. Patricia, known as "Patty," was last seen leaving her home after the dispute and never returned. She left behind her belongings, including her car and wedding rings, which were later found in Ralph's coat pocket. Her sudden disappearance, coupled with the discovery of the rings, raised suspicions of foul play.

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Last Seen: Sep 02, 1976

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    Has anyone else been following up on Patricia Lee Otto’s case from 1976? I’ve been reading up on... ...Read More
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