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Has anyone else noticed that Gerald Clifford's case didn't make it into national databases until decades later? I can't stop thinking about how many other missing person cases might have slipped through the cracks because of outdated record-keeping practices. It’s such a tragic oversight that potentially delayed someone somewhere from recognizing or remembering a critical detail that could have helped solve it. Also, the description of his distinctive scars stands out to me. Especially the one on his right thumb from having an extra thumb removed at birth. I feel like this is a detail that someone would remember if they ever saw or met him. It's these small details that often jog memories in ways we'd least expect. In sharing these unique characteristics about Gerald, I'm hoping it might just trigger a memory for someone out there. Has anyone come across anything similar or noticed changes in how these cases are handled today compared to back then?
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I was digging through old newspaper archives and noticed something quite peculiar about Gerald's case. Back in 1972, the media coverage was practically nonexistent, which makes sense since it wasn’t reported in the databases until much later. I’ve read that sometimes if cases don't get widespread media attention initially, they can fall through the cracks. It's baffling and really unfortunate. In those days, there wasn’t social media to spread the word instantly like there is now, which could explain the lack of early public interest. Anyone else think that played a role in the case going cold? Maybe we can find some overlooked information by examining old reports from around that time. Thoughts?
