Family releases records to reopen 1953 Patricia Morvillo disappearance case

Patricia “Alice” Morvillo’s family is releasing old records tied to her Orange County divorce.

Morvillo, also known as Alice Kelly, was last documented on April 24, 1953, in Orange County during divorce proceedings. Court records show custody of the couple’s three living children was awarded to the father that same day, making the hearing the last confirmed point placing her alive and accounted for.

The Doe Network gives Patricia Alyce Morvillo’s missing date as April 24, 1953, and her birth date as Aug. 4, 1912, making her 40 years old at the time. Moxxy Forensic Investigations gives her birthplace as Yonkers, says she stood about 5-foot-5, had red or auburn hair, blue or hazel eyes and may have had freckles on her hands and arms.

Census records, newspaper articles and family testimony show she was married to Jack “John” Francis Morvillo, and the couple had four children. Formal marriage documentation has not been located, and no verified records, public documents or proof of life have surfaced after the April 1953 divorce proceeding. Family members have had no contact with her since the 1950s.

Anyone who has information about Patricia Alyce Morvillo, records tied to her divorce, or documents that could help explain her whereabouts after April 24, 1953, can contact Katie Thomas at katie@moxxyforensics.com.