Patrick Jason Beavers, 24, of Jerome, Idaho, vanished the night of April 3, 1997, after leaving his home on foot into freezing, snowy weather without a coat or personal items. Before he left, he had been drinking heavily, tore up his identification, and left a short farewell note saying Mom gets everything and apologizing that his time was up. He did not take his wallet or his rifle.

Patrick had a history of mental health struggles, including ADHD and possible suicidal tendencies, and his family has experienced suicide previously. Searchers combed canyons and desert areas around Jerome and considered that he might have been hitchhiking or heading toward Texas, where his father lived, but no trace or confirmed sightings were found.

If anyone saw Patrick in the days after April 3, 1997, or has information about travel routes he might have taken, please share what you know with the local authorities handling the case.