She has not been seen or heard from since.
Seven years after her disappearance, Patricias family was given a legal declaration that considered her dead.
However, the family would have to wait until 2023 to see Patricia again.
This was reportedly an effect of her suffering from dementia.
The woman was reportedly admitted to the facility in June 1999 when she was seen wandering around the home.
A DNA test confirmed that she was indeed Patricia Kopta, Ross Township Policesaid.
Shes being well taken care of.
We really thought she was dead all those years.
It was a very big shock to know that shes still alive, Gloria told the local news outletWMTW.
Were very thankful to know that Patty is alive and well.
You wouldnt believe what weve been through, he said during a press conference in March 2023.
After 30 years, you venture to forget about it.
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 thats what she wanted.
She always said she wanted to go to a warm climate.
At least she was cared for and he got his closure, someone commented
