Patricia Hanson Missing Person Case

Nov 26, 2024

Dec 05, 2024

Patricia

Hanson

70

69

64 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

In the autumn of 2024, concern grew for 69-year-old Patricia "Patty" Hanson after she was last seen on October 8th in Lebanon, Tennessee. A resident of Wilson County, Patricia was last observed in the vicinity of Carthage Highway. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a black jogging suit and black flip-flops. Standing at 5 feet 4 inches and weighing around 120 pounds, she had blonde hair and blue eyes. The circumstances of her disappearance were alarming as it was believed she may have gotten into a dark-colored sedan, possibly an Uber. Authorities were notified, and the Wilson County Sheriff's Department initiated an investigation into her disappearance. Given that Patricia had a medical condition that could potentially impair her ability to return home safely on her own, a Silver Alert was issued to bring public attention to her case. The alert was also extended to Buffalo, New York, after it was confirmed that she had taken a flight to that city. This development added a new dimension to the search, expanding the geographical scope of the investigation and requiring coordination between law enforcement agencies in both Tennessee and New York. The search for Patricia Hanson concluded with the positive outcome that she was found alive. While the specific details surrounding her time missing and her discovery have not been widely publicized, the confirmation that she was located safely brought immense relief to her family and community. The cancellation of the Silver Alert marked the official closure of her missing person case. The successful resolution of this case highlights the importance of multi-agency cooperation and the effectiveness of public alerts in ensuring the safe return of vulnerable individuals.

Oct 08, 2024

Lebanon

Tennessee

Wilson County

Lebanon

No

158925

Wilson County Sheriff Department

Lebanon

Tennessee

Wilson County

37087

Robert Stafford

Detective

105 East High Street, Tennessee

6154441412

County

Law Enforcement

http://wcso95.org/

2024-049644

2024-10-11

Wilson County Sheriff Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Yes

06/21/2026