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Sylvia went missing in 2018; her son has been charged with her murder
In May of 2018, the family of 82-year-old Sylvia Frens of Grand Junction, Colorado, grew concerned when they could no longer get in touch with her. A welfare check requested by a daughter who lived out of state led to the discovery of a concerning scene at the elderly woman's home. Her son, Richard Vandervelde, who had been living with her, was present, but Sylvia was nowhere to be found. Vandervelde claimed his mother had left for California with a friend. However, the state of the home, which ...Read More
In May of 2018, the family of 82-year-old Sylvia Frens of Grand Junction, Colorado, grew concerned when they could no longer get in touch with her. A welfare check requested by a daughter who lived out of state led to the discovery of a concerning scene at the elderly woman's home. Her son, Richard Vandervelde, who had been living with her, was present, but Sylvia was nowhere to be found. Vandervelde claimed his mother had left for California with a friend. However, the state of the home, which ...Read More
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Sylvia Frens
October 8, 2022
Female
Caucasian / White
Grand Junction
CO
2022-04-26
2018-02-13
2022-04-26
82
82
MP80304
Sylvia Frens
Sylvia
Frens
victim
Gray or Partially Gray
Blue
68
120
litigation
11/14/2025
Area Body Found:
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else been following the case of Sylvia Frens closely? I've been thinking about the years-... ...Read More
10/31/2023
10/31/2023
I can't help but think about the courage it must have taken for the new owner of Sylvia's property t... ...Read More
10/25/2023
10/25/2023
I’ve been following Sylvia Frens’ case since her tragic disappearance, and what truly caught my ... ...Read More
07/07/2023
07/07/2023
