Cumming Police Seek Help Solving Cold Case Disappearance

Patrice Endres' distinctive wedding ring remains missing 22 years after her death

Apr. 15, 2026 at 5:57am

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A vast, atmospheric landscape painting in muted tones of grey, blue, and green, with a lone, indistinct structure barely visible in the distance, obscured by heavy fog and dramatic lighting, conveying a sense of melancholy and the overwhelming power of nature.The enduring mystery of Patrice Endres' disappearance casts a somber shadow over the Cumming community, as authorities renew their search for her missing wedding ring.Cumming Today

Forsyth County authorities are again asking the public for help solving the 2004 disappearance and death of salon owner Patrice Endres. While her remains were found in Dawson County, her distinctive wedding ring is still missing. The case has remained a cold case for over two decades.

Why it matters

The disappearance and death of Patrice Endres has haunted the Cumming community for over 20 years. The missing wedding ring is a key piece of evidence that could help provide closure for her family and potentially lead to solving the case. Residents are being asked to come forward with any information that could help crack this long-standing cold case.

The details

Patrice Endres, the owner of a local salon, vanished from her Matt Highway business in 2004. While her remains were later discovered in Dawson County, her distinctive wedding ring has never been found. Authorities are now renewing their appeal to the public, hoping someone may recognize the missing ring and provide information that could help solve the case.

  • Patrice Endres disappeared from her Cumming salon in 2004.
  • Her remains were found in Dawson County later that year.
  • It has now been 22 years since Endres' disappearance and death.

The players

Patrice Endres

The owner of a local salon in Cumming who disappeared in 2004 and was later found dead. Her distinctive wedding ring remains missing.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)

The state law enforcement agency that is investigating Endres' disappearance and death and is asking the public for any information that could help solve the long-standing cold case.

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What’s next

The GBI is continuing to investigate the case and is hopeful that someone in the Cumming community may recognize Endres' missing wedding ring and come forward with information that could help solve the 22-year-old cold case.

The takeaway

The disappearance and death of Patrice Endres has left an enduring mystery in the Cumming community. The recovery of her distinctive wedding ring could be a crucial break in the case and provide long-awaited closure for her family and friends.