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I was reading about the Gertrude Menacher case, and something struck me as odd. Has anyone looked into the logistics of how they would've managed a sudden escape, if they indeed went into hiding? The letters with money and tickets to Robin Patton could suggest some kind of plan, but those arrangements require precise timing and coordination, especially if they're avoiding detection. And if Charles Gibson was really tied up with drug gangs, there must have been some level of sophistication or outside help involved. The case hints at a mix of high-stakes danger and meticulous planning. It all leaves me wondering: could someone have helped orchestrate this from the shadows, or did they have to improvise everything last minute? It just seems like a lot for four people to pull off unnoticed. Thoughts?
Does anyone else think there's more to Robin Patton's role in this? I can't shake the feeling that there's something peculiar about the timing of that phone call on March 4th and the letters arriving on March 6th. Why would Gertrude send money and plane tickets to Robin just days before vanishing? It seems like she was preparing for something, maybe even a planned escape. Could Robin know more than we think about what Gertrude was planning, and could she have been instructed not to talk about it? I know the investigation didn't suggest Robin had any involvement, but I can't help but wonder if she could have more information that might help piece things together. It's been decades, and maybe she could shed some light if she came forward now. Just curious if anyone has thought about this angle or if there are any updates on whether authorities have followed up with her in recent years.
I keep thinking about the $100 that was sent to Robin Patton right before the group disappeared. It's such a strange detail—why that specific amount? Was it meant to be just a goodwill gesture, or could it have been a signal of some sort? Maybe it was meant to help Robin get something specific done in case Gertrude couldn't do it herself. It makes me wonder if Gertrude knew she was in danger and was trying to get a message across in the only way she felt safe doing at the time. Just so puzzling that it arrived just a day before they vanished. Anyone else have thoughts on what this could mean?