How One Photograph Unraveled the Disappearance of an Entire Amish Family

leave? Ruth says he made veiled references to consequences for the children, but never explicit threats. Were these actual threats of violence, or just intimidation? We’ll never know—Benton is dead, and no witnesses heard the worst of his statements.

Why didn’t Jacob seek help from law enforcement? Ruth says they were afraid Benton would retaliate before continue reading …