A Fateful Departure: The Last Known Moments

On March 4, 1987, Patsy Delois Destelia Ridens Clark, a 55-year-old mother of six, was reportedly last seen by her ex-husband boarding Yellow Cab #289 outside their shared residence on Sunset Lane in southwest Little Rock, Arkansas. Despite their divorce, the two continued to live together. According to her ex-husband, Patsy was en route to visit their son in Fayetteville, Arkansas. However, she never arrived, and there is no record of any cab fare or dispatch to their address. 

A Life Marked by Resilience and Struggle

Born on May 20, 1931, Patsy stood approximately 5'0" to 5'3" tall and weighed between 165 to 180 pounds. She had graying brown hair and green eyes. Her body bore the marks of past hardships: scars on her forehead and across the bridge of her nose, a Cesarean section scar on her abdomen, and previous fractures to her pelvis and lower left leg. Despite these challenges, Patsy was known for her love of travel, often making unannounced visits to places like Memphis, Tennessee; Hot Springs, Texas; Oklahoma; and various locations within Arkansas. 

The Immediate Aftermath: A Family's Growing Concern

The day after Patsy's disappearance, her son David Clark received a call from his sister informing him that their mother was missing. Their father claimed Patsy had left in a taxi, but inconsistencies in his account raised suspicions. David noted that there were no records of a cab being dispatched to their residence, nor any evidence of a fare being paid. 

Financial Red Flags: The Social Security Checks

Patsy relied heavily on her monthly Social Security checks as her sole source of income. After her disappearance, it was discovered that her checks for April and May of 1987 had been cashed, despite no one hearing from her. This raised further concerns about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and suggested potential foul play. ...Read More