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VAULT - 1980s

Kelly Robinson was 22-years-old when her body was found floating in gravel pit pond on Memorial Day 1984. Investigators allowed the case to go cold after being unable to prove their theory.
Metz Baking Co. just wanted a great advertising campaign for its Old Home Bread. It got the legendary 'C.W. McCall,' trucker anthem 'Convoy,' and led to Mannheim Steamroller.
The collaboration between Patty Wetterling, Jacob's mom, and friend Joy Baker led to a book, and a book tour, that has meant much to those struggling with their own grief and loss.
Susan Swedell, 19 at the time, was last seen at a gas station a mile from her home

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