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Joan Risch info

About Me

I set up this site to see if there is anyone out there who can provide information on the october, 1961 dissappearance of Lincoln, MA housewife Joan Risch. She has never been found, and speculation abounds as to the circumstances of her disappearance, speculation that ranges from abduction to her faking her disappearance. I have read just about everything on the internet and all of the newspaper articles on the crime. I have contacted her college and former investigators, who have been unable to shed any light on the situation, or are unwilling or unable to discuss the case. If anyone has any information, please contact me here or at [email protected].

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Any person with information related to the disappearance of Joan Risch in Lincoln, MA in October 1961.

My Blog

Susan Caira

Susan Caira, a 21 year old mother of two young children disappeared under circumstances similar to the disappearance of Joan Risch.  Caira was last seen on the night of Monday, September 16th, 19...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:27:00 GMT

New York Times Article

This is the only archived NY Times article referencing Joan Risch.   "Search Is Pressed For Missing Woman Lincoln, Mass., October 26 -- (AP)  The state police tonight had "good clear" finger...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:35:00 GMT

Books

Seeking information on the book titled Into Thin Air, possibly authored by Jack Iams, about disappearances, in print before 1960. Also, any information on a book, possibly that above, about the disapp...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:55:00 GMT

Text of Boston Globe story

Boston Globe, October 25, 1961 "Lincoln Woman Gone; Find Blood Oct. 24 A pretty Lincoln Housewife vanished from her home in North Lincoln this afternoon and a blood spattered kitchen suggested that sh...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:57:00 GMT

People who I would like to be in contact with

Martin Risch, husband David Risch, son Lillian Risch, daughter Leo Algeo, chief, Lincoln Police Dept. (retired) Michael McHugh, Patrolman, Lincoln Police Dept. (retired) Barbara Barker, neighbor, Old ...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:50:00 GMT

Victim Profile

Joan Risch Birth Name: Joan Bard DOB: August 4, 1931 Place of Birth: Brooklyn, NY White female, 5'7", 110 to 120 lbs, blue eyes, brown hair cut short. Moved to NJ  before 1940. Parents killed in ...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:37:00 GMT

Joan Risch

In October, 1961 Lincoln, MA housewife Joan Risch vanished from the kitchen of her home, leaving behind no clue as to her whereabouts other than some blood and many questions. The following account is...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:35:00 GMT