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To the Official Website of Patricia (Patty) Otto
Patty Otto
24-year-old Patricia Otto was last seen at her home in Lewiston, Idaho on August 31, 1976. She disappeared following an argument with her husband, and hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 22, 2024
New Billboard in Lewiston, ID Highlights the 1976 Unsolved Missing Person
Case of Patricia Otto
Sponsored by Season of Justice, a new billboard campaign began Monday morning
along Thain Rd near Stewart Ave. seeking new leads and information that could lead to
the whereabouts of Patricia Otto, a mother of two who vanished in August 1976.
Lewiston, ID (July 22, 2024): Season of Justice announces a new cold case billboard
campaign located along Thain Rd near Stewart Ave in Lewiston, ID. The billboard, which will
be up for 24 weeks, highlights the unsolved disappearance of Patricia “Patty” Otto, who
vanished on August 31, 1976. This billboard is part of a continued effort spearheaded by
Patty’s daughter to keep her case in the spotlight in hopes new information will lead to
definitive answers about what happened the night Patty disappeared.
24-year-old Patricia Otto, a devoted mother of two young children, was last seen on the
evening of August 31, 1976. According to reports at the time, Patty left her home after an
argument with her estranged husband. She left without any belongings or her children.
Subsequent investigations led to theories and suspects, but no solid evidence to prove
anything, and no trace of Patty. Her disappearance has left her family searching for
answers for nearly 48 years.
Season of Justice is honored to support Patty’s family and dedicated team of advocates by
sponsoring this billboard, which will remain up through December 2024. We hope this
billboard serves as a reminder to the public that Patty’s family is still waiting for answers,
and even the smallest piece of information may be crucial in finally getting the justice Patty
deserves. If you have any information about the disappearance of Patricia Otto or the
individual(s) responsible, please call the Lewiston Police Department at (208) 746-
0171.
About Season of Justice: Season of Justice (SOJ) is a nonprofit organization located in Zionsville, IN,
committed to funding efforts that aid in solving cold cases. By offering financial assistance to
investigative agencies and families, SOJ aims to bring resolution to those affected by unsolved
violent crimes. For more information, visit seasonofjustice.org.
Why the Cherries?
As told by Patty's daughter, Suzanne Timms
Growing up, my older sister, Natalie had a fascination with cherry print. She loved every cherry she could find! It was everywhere in her life. Her purse, kitchen curtains, cookie jar, and stationary. When she passed in an unfortunate accident in 2006, I discovered her bed sheets were even cherry print! When Mel and I were discussing the clothing found on the Jane Doe, the original detective remembers seeing small red hearts or flowers on the material found in the grave. Or was it cherries? Is that why the cherry pattern was so close to my sisters heart that she literally wrapped herself in cherry sheets every night? The cherry has become our logo for the two victims whose lives were taken at such a young age (the mother and her unborn child). They represent love, as if those two little hearts are side by side forever. When we identify her, and we will, our team is planning on getting cherry tattoos to memorialize solving this case.
