Key Insights
Why did Kelsey Berreth move to Colorado?
Kelsey moved to Colorado to be closer to her boyfriend, Patrick Frazee, whom she met on a dating site and fell in love with.
What was Kelsey Berreth's profession?
Kelsey was a flight instructor, having completed her aviation studies and worked at DOS Aviation, training Air Force pilots.
Why did Kelsey and Patrick's relationship start to deteriorate?
Their relationship soured due to the long commute between their homes, Patrick's lack of involvement in parenting, and his controlling behavior.
What was Patrick Frazee's profession?
Patrick worked as a rancher and farrier on his family's farm in Florissant, Colorado, tending to the hooves of horses and donkeys.
How did Patrick Frazee's ex-girlfriend, Vanessa Curie, describe him?
Vanessa described Patrick as manipulative, controlling, and lacking empathy for life, fitting the description of a psychopath.
What was the motive behind Patrick Frazee's murder of Kelsey Berreth?
Patrick's motive was to avoid a custody dispute over their daughter, Kaylee, as Kelsey was planning to file for full custody.
How did Crystal Lee Kenney initially respond to the FBI's inquiries about Kelsey's disappearance?
Crystal initially feigned ignorance and claimed she didn't know Kelsey or Patrick, despite having an affair with Patrick.
What was the final text message sent from Kelsey Berreth's phone?
The final text read, 'Do you even love me?' and was sent from Gooding, Idaho, over 800 miles from where Kelsey was last seen.
What evidence led to Patrick Frazee's arrest for Kelsey Berreth's murder?
Evidence included surveillance footage of Patrick concealing Kelsey's body, a cadaver dog indicating the spot where her remains were stored, and Crystal Lee Kenney's testimony.
What was the outcome of Patrick Frazee's trial?
Patrick was sentenced to first-degree murder without the possibility of parole, plus 156 years on various charges, including tampering with a body and solicitation.
Chapters
- Kelsey was last seen at a Safeway grocery store with her daughter.
- Her phone pinged in various locations, including Utah and Idaho, despite her not being seen.
- Blood traces were found at her home, suggesting a violent incident.
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