OH OH - Beverly Potts, 10, Cleveland, 24 Aug 1951

[scottishgal]

He didn't protect her from his older sibling / friend. I believe this was the same person who wanted to confess in 2000 n couldn't. I believe she went perhaps willingly for practice for a show that she thought would be such a grand success that her mother would again rescind punishment for as the end justifying the means ie stage performance.

 

[friendlysleuther]

Potts disappeared from a neighborhood festival at Halloran Park where they were watching a show, ourdoors.
There were no witnesses and there is no trace on what happened to her.
Newspaper clippings show exstensive searches for Beverly, including searching 'Middle Island', checking dust on basement windows, & questioning her mother for upwards of 2 hours at one point to try and gather more info on her former theatrical career in hopes of a lead.
Suggestions were also made to police about, "Special Movie Seats" which included sections in movie houses for children unescorted by adults. The suggestors stated, "Many sex crimes against children had their start in theatres."

Additionally, an anonymous letter, addressed in pencil to Mayor Thomas A. Burke, had been found in a letter box. Signed "unknown", it said the writer had thrown the girl's body into Lake Erie. The detectives thought it may have just been a prank, but it was turned over to fingerprint experts.​

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Hair: Blond/ Strawberry | Short bob cut with bangs

Eyes:Blue

Identifying Marks:
-Small round scar on her upper left arm
-A small scar over her left eyebrow
-A kidney-shaped birthmark about one inch long and three-eighths of an inch wide on her instep

Clothing:
Blue jeans with a side zipper and no label; bright red cotton panties; Green socks, White cotton Honeylane undershirt; Red sport shirt; Navy blue poplin jacket with no label and both pockets torn

Footwear:Size 5 - 5.5, Brown Karrybrooke Sportshoes loafers

Jewelry:Yellow gold ring

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Sources
NAMUS
Newspaper Article Titled, "Seek New Clews" from Sep 8 1951. Attached in files below, and hyperlinked to Newspapers.com
Newspaper Article Titled, "Man Arrested in Columbus Linked With Missing Girl." Attached in files below, and hyperlinked to Newspapers.com

 

[friendlysleuther]

Potts disappeared from a neighborhood festival at Halloran Park where they were watching a show, ourdoors.
There were no witnesses and there is no trace on what happened to her.
Newspaper clippings show exstensive searches for Beverly, including searching 'Middle Island', checking dust on basement windows, & questioning her mother for upwards of 2 hours at one point to try and gather more info on her former theatrical career in hopes of a lead.
Suggestions were also made to police about, "Special Movie Seats" which included sections in movie houses for children unescorted by adults. The suggestors stated, "Many sex crimes against children had their start in theatres."

Additionally, an anonymous letter, addressed in pencil to Mayor Thomas A. Burke, had been found in a letter box. Signed "unknown", it said the writer had thrown the girl's body into Lake Erie. The detectives thought it may have just been a prank, but it was turned over to fingerprint experts.​

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Hair: Blond/ Strawberry | Short bob cut with bangs

Eyes:Blue

Identifying Marks:
-Small round scar on her upper left arm
-A small scar over her left eyebrow
-A kidney-shaped birthmark about one inch long and three-eighths of an inch wide on her instep

Clothing:
Blue jeans with a side zipper and no label; bright red cotton panties; Green socks, White cotton Honeylane undershirt; Red sport shirt; Navy blue poplin jacket with no label and both pockets torn

Footwear:Size 5 - 5.5, Brown Karrybrooke Sportshoes loafers

Jewelry:Yellow gold ring

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Sources
NAMUS
Newspaper Article Titled, "Seek New Clews" from Sep 8 1951. Attached in files below, and hyperlinked to Newspapers.com
Newspaper Article Titled, "Man Arrested in Columbus Linked With Missing Girl." Attached in files below, and hyperlinked to Newspapers.com

Oh, shoot! I looked up Beverly Potts and didn’t see anything here. Oh well. Glad to post the info <3

 

[Betty P]

Oh, shoot! I looked up Beverly Potts and didn’t see anything here. Oh well. Glad to post the info <3

That's ok. Its always good to have new case summaries to refresh visitors memories about Beverly's case. Thanks!

 

[scottishgal]

Another year and no closure . She would be well into her 80s now if Alive......is the sister or friend still around ....I wonder