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Patrick Joseph Ratchford
Ratchford disappeared from Phoenix, Arizona on November 24, 1987. He was last seen at his his residence in the area of 35th Avenue and Campbell, sometime between 12:30 and 6:30 a.m.
Ratchford is a former Catholic priest who left the monastery to marry. At the time of his disappearance, he was depressed and possibly suicidal. Despite him having previously mentioned suicide, investigators don't believe Ratchford took his own life because of his religious beliefs. There has been no activity on his Social Security number since his disappearance. His whereabouts remain unknown.
Investigating Agency:
Patrick Joseph Ratchford – The Charley Project

- Missing Since: 11/24/1987
- Missing From: Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
- Classification: Endangered Missing
- Sex: Male
- Race: White/Caucasian
- Date of Birth: 03/24/1926
- Age: 61 years old
- Height and Weight: 6'0, 150 pounds
- Hair Color and Eye Color: Gray hair, hazel eyes.
- Clothing/Jewelry Description: A red, blue and gray sweatshirt, blue jeans and Reebok sneakers.
- Nicknames/Aliases: Unknown
- Distinguishing Characteristics: Unknown
- Identifiers: Unknown
Ratchford disappeared from Phoenix, Arizona on November 24, 1987. He was last seen at his his residence in the area of 35th Avenue and Campbell, sometime between 12:30 and 6:30 a.m.
Ratchford is a former Catholic priest who left the monastery to marry. At the time of his disappearance, he was depressed and possibly suicidal. Despite him having previously mentioned suicide, investigators don't believe Ratchford took his own life because of his religious beliefs. There has been no activity on his Social Security number since his disappearance. His whereabouts remain unknown.
Investigating Agency:
- Phoenix Police Department
- 602-534-2121
- 602-262-6141
Patrick Joseph Ratchford – The Charley Project