Introduction

The disappearance of 32-year-old Grace Marie Canto Reapp and her 5-year-old daughter, Grace Noel "Gracie" Reapp, from their home in Jericho, Vermont, on June 6, 1978, remains one of the state's most perplexing cold cases. Despite extensive investigations and numerous searches, their whereabouts have never been determined. This article delves into the details surrounding their disappearance, the subsequent investigations, and the enduring mystery that continues to haunt their family and the community.

The Day They Vanished

On June 6, 1978, Grace and her daughter Gracie were last seen at their residence on Hanley Lane in rural Jericho, Vermont. The property spanned ten acres, providing a serene backdrop to their family life. That morning, Grace prepared breakfast for her two sons, Brian and Patrick, before sending them off to school. When the boys returned home, they found the house empty, which was unusual but not immediately alarming. Their father, Michael Eugene Reapp, returned later that afternoon and informed them that Grace and Gracie had gone on vacation. This explanation, however, did not sit well with Grace's family....Read More