Who Knew What Would Happen to Her?
Many investigators think Flora jumped at the chance to escape the relationship as quickly as possible. She might have easily gotten a bus ticket and left town, as has been pointed out by several other investigators.
Upon further reflection, Flora’s life narrative is very similar to the plot of the movie “Sleeping with the Enemy.” She ran away from an unhealthy relationship, and it worked out so well for her that she wasn’t located for many years. The investigators are aware that Flora’s recollection holds the key to solving the crime, but they accept that they may never get closure.