Introduction to the Case

Mary Elizabeth Wilcox, a 78-year-old resident of Westford, Vermont, was reported missing on November 10, 2006. Her disappearance initially appeared to be a case of an elderly woman wandering away from home, but subsequent investigations revealed a far more disturbing narrative.

Background and Disappearance

Mary lived with her daughter, Jeanne M. Sevigny, and Jeanne's husband in Westford. She had previously resided in an assisted living facility in Williston, Vermont, but was asked to leave due to suicidal tendencies and confusion. On November 9, 2006, around 10:00 a.m., Mary was last seen at their residence on Cambridge Road. She appeared upset at the time. By 3:00 p.m., she was discovered missing. Despite not having a driver's license, Mary knew how to drive, but no vehicles were taken from the residence. An extensive search yielded no signs of her whereabouts....Read More