How One Photograph Unraveled the Disappearance of an Entire Amish Family

the loan” due immediately if he deemed the borrower to be at risk of default. And the contract gave Benton the right to seize property—including land—as collateral.

In December 1991, when Jacob made his scheduled payment a week late due to slow winter business, Benton invoked the clause. He demanded the full remaining balance—approximately $13,000—within continue reading …