Patricia A. Bessel, 67, was last seen on March 17, 2005 in Grand Island, New York. A wife and mother described as despondent at the time, she told family she was going to the store and never returned or communicated, which was uncharacteristic and prompted an immediate search. Authorities later found her red 2002 Ford Taurus parked on Buffalo Avenue near the American Rapids Bridge in Niagara Falls, a location noted for its powerful waters.

Patricia is described as thin, 5 feet 6 inches and about 125 pounds, with short brown hair and blue eyes. She was believed to be wearing a black sweatshirt, red pants and possibly a blue coat when she disappeared. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office has continued to investigate, and her family remains without answers.

If anyone knew Patricia or saw her or her vehicle around March 17, 2005, please share what you remember.