The Vanishing of Ann Riffin

Episode 220

Thirty-three year old Ann Riffin was searching for something. She'd never found a place where she felt she truly belonged, and after so many years, she believed she may have found her new home in the small village of Ruidoso, New Mexico.

A poet, writer and artist, Ann fell in love with the beautiful scenery, bustling community and local art scene. For three months she seemed to thrive until one quiet weekend in September of 1982 when she mysteriously vanished.

Weeks later, Ann's car was found abandoned in an area frequently referred to as the middle of nowhere. There was no evidence of a crime, in fact there was no evidence at all. No one had any clue as to where Ann may have gone, or what tragedy might have befallen her. Now, more than forty years later, the search for Ann continues though her case has long grown cold.

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Sources:

01 Oct 1982, 58 - The Albuquerque Tribune at Newspapers.com

06 Oct 1982, Page 16 - Albuquerque Journal at Newspapers.com

07 Oct 1982, 2 - The Santa Fe New Mexican at Newspapers.com

17 Jan 1985, 40 - The Albuquerque Tribune at Newspapers.com

26 May 1985, Page 74 - Albuquerque Journal at Newspapers.com

28 May 1985, Page 41 - Albuquerque Journal at Newspapers.com

28 May 1985, Page 42 - Albuquerque Journal at Newspapers.com

28 May 1985, Page 43 - Albuquerque Journal at Newspapers.com

28 May 1985, Page 44 - Albuquerque Journal at Newspapers.com

28 May 1985, Page 45 - Albuquerque Journal at Newspapers.com