Deana Patnode – 4 of Diamonds, Minnesota

In 1982, Deana Patnode, a vibrant 23-year-old, disappeared from a Minnesota bar without a trace. Decades later, a deck of cold case playing cards would ultimately lead to some closure in her case — but leave everyone with far more questions than answers.

4 of Diamonds - Jane Doe Wabasha County

Courtesy of Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Minnesota Department of Corrections

Episode Info

If you know anything about the murder of Deana Patnode, or if you remember seeing her at the Buck Board bar on Concord Boulevard in South St. Paul on October 26th, 1982, please call the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office at 651-565-3361 and ask for Chief Deputy Warren.

First Reconstruction of Jane Doe.

The first reconstruction of Jane Doe’s face was completed in the early days of the investigation. Courtesy: Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office
Location where the remains were found.

Photos of the area where Deana’s remains were found. Courtesy: Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office
Map showing the distance from Deana's last known location to where the remains were found.

A map showing where Deana was last seen and where her remains were found seven years later. Courtesy: Google
Undated photo of Deana.

An undated photo of Deana. Courtesy: Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office
Newspaper Article

An article about the remains being discovered, published in The Winona Daily News on May 26th, 1989. Courtesy: The Winona Daily News
Newspaper Article

An article from The Winona Daily News, published on August 9th, 1989, showcasing an artist’s rendering of Jane Doe’s face. Courtesy: The Winona Daily News
Newspaper Article

An article announcing the identification of Deana Patnode, published by The Winona Daily News on March 17, 2009. (1 of 2)
Newspaper Article

An article announcing the identification of Deana Patnode, published by The Winona Daily News on March 17, 2009. (1 of 2)

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