Disappearance of Evelyn Hartley

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/disappearance-of-evelyn-hartley

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. When was Disappearance of Evelyn Hartley born?November 22, 1938
2. What is the date of disappearance?October 24, 1953
3. What is the geographic location of disappearance?La Crosse County, Wisconsin
4. What happened to Evelyn Hartley in 1953?Evelyn Hartley disappeared on October 24, 1953, and no one knew where she went. The sudden loss shocked her town and started a big search.
5. Why did so many people help look for her?About 2,000 volunteers joined the search because the community wanted to find Evelyn and support her family. Their help showed how much people cared.

Cold Case: An unsolved criminal investigation, often characterized by a lack of new leads and the passage of significant time.
Forensic Science: The application of scientific methods and techniques to investigate crimes and gather evidence.
Societal Impact: The effects of an event or phenomenon on the structure, organization, and behavior of a society.
Investigative Methodology: The systematic approach and techniques used by law enforcement to gather information and solve cases.