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| Blodgett, Edna L. June 2,1993; Texas 75 YO | |
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| oldies4mari2004 | Aug 23 2006, 12:08 PM Post #1 |
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http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/b/blodgett_edna.html Edna Laverne Blodgett Above: Blodgett, circa 1993 Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance Missing Since: June 2, 1993 from Post, Texas Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: June 22, 1917 Age: 75 years old Height and Weight: 5'5, 121 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown hair, brown eyes. All of Blodgett's teeth have been extracted, but she did not wear dentures at the time of her disappearance. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A light-colored blouse, white pants, white tennis shoes and a family heirloom ring imbedded with six stones. Two of the stones are pink, one is green, one is gold, one is blue and one is light blue. The ring is white gold with yellow gold outer edges. A drawing of the ring is posted below this case summary. Medical Conditions: Blodgett was diagnosed with mild Alzheimer's Disease prior to her 1993 disappearance. She may have been disoriented as a result of her condition. Blodgett is classified as a disabled missing person. Details of Disappearance Blodgett resided in Post, Texas in 1993. She lived with her boyfriend, Jerry T. Smith, before receiving an order of protection against him during the year. Witnesses said that Smith physically abused Blodgett on several occasions. He continued to visit her at her house regardless of the orders against him. Blodgett was last seen near her residence on June 2, 1993. A witness told authorities that she was seen walking along a dirt road off of U. S. Highway 84 northwest of Post later during the day. Blodgett has never been heard from again. Several unconfirmed sightings of her in the area afterwards included one account of an elderly woman fitting her description who appeared unkempt and had a blanket wrapped around her shoulders. The unidentified woman claimed that she was traveling to Amarillo, Texas. It is not known if the individual was Blodgett. Texas Department Of Mental Health and Mental Retardation employees were unable to locate Blodgett and reported her as a missing person on June 14, 1993. Her family members said that it is uncharacteristic of her to leave without warning. Blodgett normally tended her garden at home and also walked to several local businesses on a daily basis. No one recalled seeing Blodgett after June 2. Smith was charged with forgery after he attempted to cash a $100 check from Blodgett's bank account later in June 1993. He was convicted in 1995 and sentenced to ten years in prison. Authorities charged Smith with Blodgett's homicide later in 1995. A witness testified that Smith told him he murdered Blodgett in Texas, then departed for a short trip to Arkansas in early June 1993. The witness claimed that Smith said he buried her body in a 55-gallon drum, then packed soil around the container. The individual stated that Smith poured high-octane gasoline over the drum and ignited it, claiming he believed the process would destroy Blodgett's bones and any evidence of her murder. Smith had a history of abuse prior to his relationship with Blodgett. His former wife told authorities that she filed for divorce in the early 1980s after Smith beat her severely. He pleaded guilty to assaulting his father in 1985. Smith was convicted of Blodgett's murder in 1996 and sentenced to life in prison. He continued to maintain his innocence throughout his trial. Blodgett's former home was damaged during a fire in January 2000, nearly seven years after her disappearance. A construction worker discovered a bone fragment among the debris during the cleaning process later that summer. Some people speculated that the fragment was part of Blodgett's remains, but investigators stated that it was likely an animal bone. Blodgett's body has never been recovered. Above: Drawing of Blodgett's ring Investigating Agency If you have any information concerning this case, please contact: Garza County Sheriff's Office 806-495-3595 OR Texas Department Of Public Safety 800-346-3243 Source Information Texas Department Of Public Safety The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal The Doe Network Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated October 11, 2005; clothing description and details of disappearance updated. |
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| monkalup | Nov 26 2006, 08:48 AM Post #2 |
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The Old Heifer! An oxymoron, of course.
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Lauran "If you have a chance to accomplish something that will make things better for people coming behind you, and you don't do that, you are wasting your time on this earth." The late, great Roberto Clemente. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, any copyrighted work in this message is distributed under fair use without profit or payment for non-profit research and educational purposes only. | |
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| monkalup | Jun 4 2011, 01:09 PM Post #3 |
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The Old Heifer! An oxymoron, of course.
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Edna Laverne Blodgett Missing since June 2, 1993 from Post, Garza County, Texas. Classification: Endangered Missing Vital Statistics * Date Of Birth: June 22, 1917 * Age at Time of Disappearance: 75 years old * Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'5; 121 lbs. * Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Brown hair; brown eyes. * Dentals: She has no teeth and does not wear dentures * Clothing/Jewelry: She was wearing white pants, white tennis shoes, and a light colored blouse. * Medical Conditions: Blodgett had been diagnosed with a mild case of Alzheimer's disease. * Jewelry: Blodgett wears a family ring with six small stones, 2 pink, 1 green, 1 blue, 1 gold and 1 light blue. It is white gold with yellow gold outer edges. ring Blodgett's ring Circumstances of Disappearance Blodgett was last seen near her residence in Post, Texas. The last day anyone saw Blodgett was June 2, 1993, when several Post residents encountered her, including one person who saw the woman walking along a dirt road off U.S. 84 northwest of town. Mounted patrols, dog teams and Civil Air Patrol volunteers scoured the countryside where she last was seen, but they didn't find anything. Jerry Smith, Blodgett's live-in boyfriend was indicted in September 1995 for her murder. A witness testified that Smith told him he murdered Blodgett in Texas, then departed for a short trip to Arkansas in early June 1993. The witness claimed that Smith said he buried her body in a 55-gallon drum, then packed soil around the container. The individual stated that Smith poured high-octane gasoline over the drum and ignited it. Smith was charged with forgery after he attempted to cash a $100 check from Blodgett's bank account later in June 1993. He was convicted in 1995 and sentenced to ten years in prison. Smith was convicted of Blodgett's murder in 1996 and sentenced to life in prison. Investigators If you have any information concerning this case, please contact: Garza County Sheriffs Office 806-495-3595 Or Texas Department Of Public Safety 800-346-3243 NCIC Number: M-654481069 http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/987dftx.html |
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Lauran "If you have a chance to accomplish something that will make things better for people coming behind you, and you don't do that, you are wasting your time on this earth." The late, great Roberto Clemente. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, any copyrighted work in this message is distributed under fair use without profit or payment for non-profit research and educational purposes only. | |
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