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Edward Sprenkle Dubbs, age 44, vanished from Manhattan, New York on June 9, 1981.
Edward was a top level executive with Hayes Williams, a public relations firm located at 261 Madison Avenue in Manhattan. He left work at 5:05pm, presumably on foot, bound for Grand Central Station, where he usually caught the train home to Connecticut. He typically exited the train at the Bethel Station but would occasionally get off the train at the West Redding Station.
From there, Edward’s live in partner would pick him up and take him to their apartment on Taunton Lane in Newtown, Connecticut.
However, according to his partner, he did go to both train stations but could not find Edward. He went back home, thinking Edward decided to stay in New York, something he had done before.
Edward’s employer reported him missing the next day when he didn’t show up for work, which was very uncharacteristic of him.
Very little is known about Edward’s partner. There was a 20 year age difference between the two, and I would have to assume his partner was younger, as recent articles state that he still resides in the Northeast. Since Edward would be 88 years old today, it’s highly unlikely that his partner is 20 years older.
It’s been said that Edward and his partner hadn’t known each other long and that his partner had moved into Edward’s home quickly after they met. Edward was reportedly trying to end the relationship around the time he diaappeared. Some sources suggest that they may have just been roommates, with only the younger man having a romantic interest.
Edward’s immediate family members are all deceased and I believe NamUs only has dentals.
Edward was known to be a classy dresser and was wearing a beige silk suit on June 9, 1981. He frequented the “bar car” on the train rides home from work, where alcoholic beverages were served.
I found the detail about the bar car a little interesting as my mind wandered back to my days in New York. I was a kid, but I have vivid memories of taking busses and ferries and trains with my Dad when he would take me to work with him. It was definitely a routine and you’d be on the bus or train with the same people every day. My dad had his commute friends, most of which he only socialized with or knew from the bus or train. Considering that Edward took the same train nearly every day and was in the same car of that train, you’d think someone would have noticed whether he had actually boarded the train or not. But they don’t seem to know if he even left New York. They don’t believe he made it home.
Sources:
The Charley Project
Newspapers.com
Patch.com
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