“THE DEVIL DRIVES A RED SEDAN: The Jayme Closs Case” #MurderNoir
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Deep Dive
Why did Jake Patterson target Jayme Closs?
Patterson had been fantasizing about abducting a young girl since his discharge from the Marines. He targeted Jayme after seeing her board a school bus, considering her the girl he was going to take.
How long was Jayme Closs held captive by Jake Patterson?
Jayme was held captive for nearly three months, from October 2018 to January 2019.
What were the conditions like for Jayme Closs during her captivity?
Jayme was confined under a bed for hours with no food or water, enduring unimaginable conditions while Patterson played at domesticity.
How did Jayme Closs manage to escape from her captor?
Jayme seized an opportunity to escape when Patterson left her alone, bursting out into the winter air and finding help from a local woman, Jean Nutter.
What was Jake Patterson's criminal history before the Jayme Closs case?
Patterson had no prior criminal history; he was discharged from the Marines for medical reasons after just three months.
What was the outcome of Jake Patterson's trial?
Patterson was sentenced to two life sentences without parole, plus an additional 40 years for kidnapping, and was sent to prison in New Mexico.
How did the community respond to Jayme Closs's escape and Patterson's arrest?
The community rallied around Jayme, and she received a $25,000 reward from Hormel for her rescue, though some considered it blood money.
What was the significance of the red sedan in the case?
The red sedan was the vehicle Patterson used to abduct Jayme and drive her 70 miles to his remote house in Gordon, where he held her captive.
How did Patterson's routine contribute to his capture?
Patterson's routine, including keeping Jayme hidden under a bed during visits, was methodical but ultimately led to his carelessness, allowing Jayme to escape.
What impact did the Jayme Closs case have on the narrator?
The case left a lasting impression on the narrator, who continues to keep the file close, fearing another Patterson is out there planning similar crimes.
- Jayme Closs abduction and parents' murder
- Jake Patterson's actions
- The crime scene