Jacob Miller had been involved in some shady dealings before his disappearance, entangling himself with unsavory characters in a desperate attempt to provide for his family after losing his job. Linda claimed ignorance of these activities, maintaining that Jacob had kept his troubles hidden from her, wanting to shield his family from the darkness closing in on him.

The officers sifted through the couple’s past, piecing together a picture of a man driven to desperation, perhaps too proud to ask for help. And yet, as Linda began to understand the gravity of the situation, she realized she might have missed subtle signs, being too wrapped up in her own worries to notice Jacob’s growing distress.