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Beverly Potts Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cleveland, Ohio on Aug 24, 1951

Victim Details

Dec 21, 2009

Aug 01, 2024

Beverly

Potts

85

10

59 inches

90 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Aug 24, 1951

Cleveland

Ohio

Cuyahoga County

No

20791

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office

Cleveland

Ohio

Cuyahoga County

44113

Anthony Kratsas

Investigator-Cold Case Unit

Cold Case Unit, Ohio

2166982108

County

Law Enforcement

518-1432

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office

6136

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

08/10/2026


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No trace ever found of Cleveland 10-year-old Beverly Potts

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On a warm summer evening in Cleveland, Ohio, ten-year-old Beverly Potts vanished without a trace, leaving behind a mystery that has haunted the city for decades. On August 24, 1951, Beverly and her friend rode their bicycles to the Showagon, a local festival held at Halloran Park, just a short distance from her home on Linnet Avenue. The girls later returned home to drop off their bikes before walking back to the event. Beverly had been given permission to stay until the show concluded, while he ...
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Last Seen: Aug 24, 1951

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