Anatomy of Murder

Vanished - Part 1 (Kelsey Berreth)

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Nov 14, 2023
Guest Kelsey Berreth shares the mysterious circumstances of her disappearance on Thanksgiving, the complex investigation, and disturbing evidence found. The narrative delves into the importance of welfare checks, suspicions surrounding her fiance, and the unraveling of phone records revealing shocking details.
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ANECDOTE

Kelsey's Background As A Military Flight Instructor

  • Kelsey Barreth was a 29-year-old flight instructor who taught U.S. Air Force pilots and moved from Washington to Colorado for Patrick Frazee.
  • She pursued aviation from childhood, trained as a pilot, worked at DAS Aviation in Pueblo, and taught military pilots before meeting Patrick.
ANECDOTE

Rapid Engagement Followed By Domestic Strain

  • Kelsey and Patrick's relationship progressed rapidly: he proposed within months and she moved to Colorado, but conflict with his mother led Kelsey to live separately.
  • She lived apart in Woodland Park, became pregnant, and balanced long commutes to work with single parenting stress.
INSIGHT

Household Clues Undercut Voluntary Disappearance Story

  • Investigators found Kelsey's purse, keys, and phone missing while groceries and uncooked cinnamon rolls remained, suggesting she did not leave voluntarily.
  • The untouched Thanksgiving food and personal items in the condo contradicted Patrick's claim she left intentionally.
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