– Investigators mistakenly declared Patricia Kopta deceased
– Investigators wrongly assumed Patricia Kopta’s death.
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Last year, investigating authorities were left stunned to discover that an 82-year-old woman living in Puerto Rico was actually missing person Patricia Kopta, who disappeared from her Pennsylvania home in 1992.
Known by her neighbours as ‘The Sparrow’, Patricia was reported missing by her husband Bob over 32 years ago following a period of strange behaviour. In the months that followed, an urgent search was launched, with her family believing she had taken a flight to Puerto Rico, where she had spent time before but had not been seen since.
At the time of her disappearance, police did not find it suspicious, as Patricia had a history of going off the radar before reappearing. She was known for preaching and claiming to have ‘visions’ of the Virgin Mary. Additionally, she had been arrested for warning strangers about an impending Armageddon, leading doctors to suspect she had schizophrenia. Despite this, her husband was not considered a suspect.
Bob eventually obtained a legal declaration stating that Patricia was considered dead, and for 31 years, he believed she was. However, in a shocking turn of events last year, an elderly woman found living in Puerto Rico was identified as Patricia, leaving both Bob and the police astounded.
Patricia disappeared in 1992. (WPXI)
The now 83-year-old Patricia was found in a nursing home 1,700 miles from home, where she was taken in as a ‘person in need’ after being found wandering near the home in June 1999 – seven years after she was reported missing. It was later discovered that she had been suffering from dementia.
After a nine-month identification process involving DNA testing and analysis of dental records, it was confirmed that the woman in Puerto Rico was indeed Patricia. Bob, who had never remarried following his wife’s disappearance, expressed relief at a press conference after the revelation.
“It’s a sad thing, but it’s a relief off my mind. When your wife goes missing, you’re a suspect,” Bob said. “Now, I can forget about it. We know what happened, and she is taken care of now. She could have come home any time. But that’s what she wanted. She always said she wanted to go to a warm climate.”
The 83-year-old was found in Puerto Rico. (WPXI)
Patricia’s sister, Gloria, travelled to Puerto Rico after the DNA test results to see her sister for the first time in nearly three decades. “We’re very thankful to know that Patty is alive and well,” Gloria said. “It was a very big shock to know that she’s still alive.”
Conclusion
The case of Patricia Kopta is a remarkable story of a missing person found after more than three decades, highlighting the importance of never giving up hope and the complexities of mental health conditions. It serves as a reminder to cherish our loved ones and the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.
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– Investigators mistakenly declared Patricia Kopta deceased
– Bizarre reasoning behind investigators declaring Patricia Kopta dead and finding her alive 30 years later.
