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listener discretion is advised. I think the whole problem with the Patterson's case is that from the very beginning

the investigation was blocked and so time was lost you it took several months for the disappearance report to be filed.

The relatives weren't notified right away and the whole thing was handled very strange. It has been more than 61 years since the disappearance of Margaret and William Patterson.

Law enforcement were not involved in the vanishing of the couple during the first days or months for that matter, so it is almost certain that evidence, witnesses, and crucial leads were lost before an investigation even began.

Police shouldn't be considered at fault for this particular fact, though,

as the Patterson's wouldn't be reported missing until five months after they were last seen.

It might be argued, however, that police failed in their investigative efforts by never

asking for interviews from several individuals who were friends and associates of the couple.

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