A postcard, handwriting analysis, and a hole in the garage floor. In June of 1984 25-year-old Maryann Bagenstose vanished from her home in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. For nearly four decades her case remained unsolved. Her estranged husband, Jere Bagenstose remained the chief suspect in her disappearance. Forty-years after her disappearance, now 70-year-old Jere stood trial for her murder. Sponsors: Gabb Mobile: Protecting your kids has never been easier. For the best deals, sign up to Gabb today – no contract required – at gabb.com/least Beam: Beam’s giving my listeners an exclusive offer of UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder. Go to shopbeam.com/LEAST and use code LEAST at checkout Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/LeastofThese Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram: www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast SOURCES: Charges Filed in Killing of Maryann Bagenstose in 1984 | Lancaster County District Attorney's Office Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/da/11617/post/commonwealth-secures-guilty-verdict-jere-bagenstose-1984-murder-wife-following-jury-trial Sentencing set for Jere Bagenstose in 1984 killing of estranged wife | News | lancasteronline.com Bagenstose Trial: former boyfriend & daycare workers testify Jury finds Lancaster County man guilty of voluntary manslaughter in death of wife decades ago Judge rules key piece of evidence in Bagenstose homicide case inadmissible, refuses to dismiss case | Local News | lancasteronline.com Jury begins deliberations in Jere Bagenstose homicide trial [update] | Local News | lancasteronline.com Jere Bagenstose convicted of killing wife Maryann Bagenstose in 1984 [full coverage] Coverage of the 1984 disappearance of Mary Ann Bagenstose [From the archives] | Local News | lancasteronline.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices