BARRON — A man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl and killing her parents waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday, telling his family, “I love you,” moments after he was ordered to stand trial.
Jake Patterson, 21, is accused of killing James and Denise Closs on Oct. 15 and kidnapping their daughter, Jayme Closs, from their Barron home. Jayme escaped on Jan. 10, after 88 days.
Patterson, wearing an orange jail jumpsuit and restraints, fidgeted during a proceeding that lasted less than five minutes, with Patterson speaking only to give yes-or-no answers to the judge’s questions. It was the first time he appeared in court in person.
During a preliminary hearing, prosecutors must show they have enough evidence to warrant a trial. After Patterson waived his right to that proceeding, Judge James Babler set a March 27 date for arraignment, where Patterson is expected to formally enter a plea.
As he was leaving the courtroom, Patterson smiled and nodded at his father, Patrick Patterson, and said, “I love you.” The elder Patterson responded, “I love you.”
About 20 members of the Closs family attended. Neither they nor members of the Patterson family spoke to reporters afterward.

Closs
According to the criminal complaint, Patterson told investigators he knew Jayme “was the girl he was going to take” after he saw her getting on a school bus near her home. He made two aborted trips to the family’s home before carrying out the attack in which he killed Jayme’s mother in front of her.
In the days that followed, thousands of people volunteered to search for Jayme. Investigators believe Patterson hid Jayme in a remote cabin in Gordon, about 60 miles north of Barron, before she escaped and got help from a woman walking her dog.
Jayme told police that on the night she was abducted, she awoke to her dog’s barking, then woke her parents as a car came up the driveway. Her father went to the front door as Jayme and her mother hid in a bathtub, according to the complaint. Jayme told police she heard a gunshot and knew her dad had been killed.
Patterson — dressed in black and wearing a facemask — broke down the bathroom door. He taped Jayme’s mouth, hands and ankles before pulling her out of the bathtub and shooting her mother in the head, the complaint said.
He dragged Jayme outside, threw her in the trunk of his car and drove off, according to the complaint.
Patterson took her to a cabin and said no one could know she was there or “bad things could happen to her,” the complaint said.
When he left or had friends over, he sealed her under the bed with tote boxes and weights so she couldn’t crawl out, sometimes for hours, according to the complaint. When his father visited, Patterson told investigators, he turned up the radio to conceal any noise she might make.
She escaped Jan. 10 when Patterson was away.
Adam Aljamrah

Missing Since: Jun 9, 2014
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: Nov 7, 2007
Age Now: 10
Sex: Male
Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 4'3"
Weight: 56 lbs
Adam and Mahdi were allegedly abducted by their father, Abdallah Aljamrah. A felony warrant for Interference with Child Custody was issued for Abdallah on October 14, 2014. They are believed to be in Jordan.
Mahdi Aljamrah

Missing Since: Jun 9, 2014
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: Apr 30, 2013
Age Now: 5
Sex: Male
Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Grey
Height: 3'0"
Weight: 28 lbs
Adam and Mahdi were allegedly abducted by their father, Abdallah Aljamrah. A felony warrant for Interference with Child Custody was issued for Abdallah on October 14, 2014. They are believed to be in Jordan.
More information: http://api.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1238491/2
Orin Anderson

Missing Since: Aug 26, 1973
Missing From: Mequon, WI
DOB: Nov 15, 1956
Age Now: 61
Sex: Male
Race: White
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 135 lbs
Orin's photo is shown age-progressed to 56 years. He was last seen on August 23, 1973. He was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt with the word "Vote" on it, black shorts, and tennis shoes.
Ganem Avila

Missing Since: Jan 8, 2013
Missing From: Waukesha, WI
DOB: Sep 2, 2008
Age Now: 10
Sex: Male
Race: Biracial
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 3'2"
Weight: 50 lbs
Ganem's photo is shown age-progressed to 8 years. He was allegedly abducted by his mother, Maria Delacruz Avila, on January 8, 2013. A felony warrant for Custodial Interference was issued for Maria on September 25, 2013. They may travel to Mexico. Ganem is Biracial. He is White and Hispanic. Maria may use the alias name Ines. She has a tattoo on her lower back and on her shin.
Kayla Berg

Missing Since: Aug 11, 2009
Missing From: Antigo, WI
DOB: Aug 29, 1993
Age Now: 25
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 108 lbs
Kayla's photo is shown age-progressed to 20 years. Her ears and navel are pierced. Kayla has a scar on the right side of her nose. She also has a scar on her right shin.
Kimberly Bond

Missing Since: Jul 28, 2018
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: Oct 31, 2001
Age Now: 16
Sex: Female
Race: Black
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 110 lbs
Kimberly was last seen on July 28, 2018.
Ricky Bryant

Missing Since: Dec 19, 1949
Missing From: Mauston, WI
DOB: Nov 9, 1945
Age Now: 72
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Hazel
Height: 3'4"
Weight: 40 lbs
The picture on the right is a composite image of what Ricky may look like at 66 years old. On December 19, 1949, a fire broke out at the child's house. She was last seen in the front yard while the fire was being put out. When the fire was extinguished, Ricky was no longer in the yard. She has not been seen or heard from since. Ricky may go by the nickname Jeannie.
Sara Bushland

Missing Since: Apr 3, 1996
Missing From: Spooner, WI
DOB: Aug 15, 1980
Age Now: 38
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Height: 5'0"
Weight: 104 lbs
Sara was 15 years old at the time of her disappearance. Her photo is shown age progressed to 33 years and shows a prominent mole on her upper right lip. Sara was last seen on the afternoon of April 3, 1996 as she got off the school bus in front of the Lambert residence where she lived with her mother, stepfather and stepbrothers in rural Spooner, Wisconsin. Foul play is suspected.
A reward of up to $5,000 has been offered by KSTP-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. NCMEC serves as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of investigative leads and sightings of missing children to appropriate law enforcement agencies. NCMEC neither endorses nor assumes responsibility for this or any reward fund.
Donna Christensen

Missing Since: Mar 23, 2017
Missing From: Mosinee, WI
DOB: Feb 18, 2000
Age Now:18
Sex: Female
Race: Am. Ind.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 150 lbs
Donna may travel to Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Madeline Edman

Missing Since: Jul 29, 2005
Missing From: La Crosse, WI
DOB: Apr 27, 1990
Age Now: 28
Sex: Female
Race: Biracial
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 100 lbs
Madeline's photo has been age-progressed to 23 years. She may still be in the local area. Madeline is Biracial. She is Hispanic and White. Madeline's right eye is blue. She has a scar on her left leg. Madeline has multiple tattoos.
James Egan

Missing Since: Aug 6, 1972
Missing From: Mequon, WI
DOB: Apr 12, 1954
Age Now: 64
Sex: Male
Race: White
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 130 lbs
James' photo is shown age-progressed to 63 years. He was last seen on August 6, 1972. James was last known to be traveling from California to Wisconsin. He may go by the nickname Colin.
Marcina Elizaldi

Missing Since: Feb 26, 2017
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: May 23, 2000
Age Now: 18
Sex: Female
Race: Biracial
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 100 lbs
Marcina is biracial. She is White and Hispanic. Marcina may wear glasses. She has multiple tattoos.
Robert Fritz

Missing Since: May 14, 1983
Missing From: Campbellsport, WI
DOB: Aug 5, 1977
Age Now: 41
Sex: Male
Race: White
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Height: 4'0"
Weight: 50 lbs
Robert's photo is shown aged to 32 years. He was last seen playing outside with his siblings between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. He was last wearing a red, blue, and gray shirt, blue pants, and boots. He has a 2x3 red birthmark on outer left thigh above his knee. He has trouble pronouncing the letters T, K and R. He is also known as Bobby Joe.
Dontray Hunter

Missing Since: Aug 20, 1975
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: Sep 12, 1973
Age Now: 45
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 3'0"
Weight: 30 lbs
Dontray's photo is shown age-progressed to 40 years. He was last seen playing outside of his home on August 20, 1975.
Heather Johnson

Missing Since: Mar 20, 2018
Missing From: Beldenville, WI
DOB: Aug 18, 2001
Age Now: 17
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 115 lbs
Both photos shown are of Heather. The child was last seen on March 20, 2018. Heather may dye her hair various colors. She has tattoos on both arms. Heather may use the alias Heather Marie Johnson or may use the alias date of birth 8/18/98.
Ah-Jah Kern

Missing Since: Apr 23, 2017
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: Jul 18, 2002
Age Now: 16
Sex: Female
Race: Black
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 160 lbs
Both photos shown are of Ah-jah. She was last seen on April 23, 2017.
Mackenzie Marken

Missing Since: Oct 11, 2015
Missing From: Schofield, WI
DOB: Apr 18, 2001
Age Now: 17
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 150 lbs
Mackenzie's photo has been age-progressed to 16 years. She may go by the alias last name Doll.
Kiara Miller

Missing Since: Jun 1, 2018
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: Feb 20, 2002
Age Now: 16
Sex: Female
Race: Biracial
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 135 lbs
Both photos shown are of Kiara. She may still be in the local area. Kiara is Biracial. She is Black and White. Kiara's nose and tongue are pierced. She has multiple tattoos. Kiara may dye her hair or wear a wig.
Aaron Morris

Missing Since: Apr 20, 2018
Missing From: White Lake, WI
DOB: Jan 30, 2002
Age Now: 16
Sex: Male
Race: Biracial
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 158 lbs
Both photos shown are of Aaron. He was last seen on April 20, 2018. Aaron is biracial. He is Black and White.
Travis Parks

Missing Since: Oct 4, 2018
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: May 18, 2003
Age Now: 15
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 110 lbs
Travis was last seen on October 4, 2018.
Alexis Patterson

Missing Since: May 3, 2002
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: Apr 4, 1995
Age Now: 23
Sex: Female
Race: Black
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 3'8"
Weight: 42 lbs
Alexis' photo is shown age-progressed to 17 years. She was last seen on May 3, 2002 when she was dropped off for school. Alexis was wearing a red hooded jacket with gray stripes, a purple shirt, blue jeans, and white Nike tennis shoes. She has a scar under her right eye and bump on her left pinky finger.
Jada Robinson-Martin

Missing Since: Jul 13, 2018
Missing From: Oshkosh, WI
DOB: Dec 24, 2004
Age Now: 13
Sex: Female
Race: Black
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 155 lbs
Jada was last seen on July 13, 2018. She may be in the company of her mother.
Jossani Rosales-Madrigal

Missing Since: Apr 29, 2018
Missing From: Cross Plains, WI
DOB: Jun 20, 2017
Age Now: 1
Sex: Male
Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 2'6"
Weight: 21 lbs
Neftali is believed to be in the company of her son Jossani. They were last seen on April 29, 2018.
Neftali Rosales-Madrigal

Missing Since: Apr 29, 2018
Missing From: Cross Plains, WI
DOB: May 23, 2002
Age Now: 16
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 145 lbs
Neftali is believed to be in the company of her son Jossani. They were last seen on April 29, 2018.
Stacy Rudolph

Missing Since: Dec 2, 2000
Missing From: Medford, WI
DOB: Nov 14, 1987
Age Now: 30
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 125 lbs
Stacy's photo is shown age-progressed to 23 years. She was allegedly abducted by her mother, Lori Ann Krueger. A felony warrant was issued for the abductor on September 16, 2002. Stacy has pierced ears and a scar on the inside part of her right arm near her elbow. The abductor may use the alias last name Rudolph or Verdone.
Fabion Santana

Missing Since: Feb 15, 2018
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: Mar 20, 2001
Age Now: 17
Sex: Male
Race: Biracial
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 205 lbs
Fabion is biracial. He is White and Hispanic. Fabion was last seen on February 15, 2018.
Suzanne Schultz

Missing Since: Dec 1, 1978
Missing From: Black Earth, WI
DOB: Apr 2, 1961
Age Now: 57
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Green
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 120 lbs
Suzanne's photo is shown age-progressed to 51 years. She was last seen leaving her home in December of 1978. Her exact missing date is unknown so the date listed above is an approximation. Suzanne contacted her family in July of 1979, from Tampa, Florida, where she was believed to be staying with a male companion, and said she would be returning home. She failed to return home and the vehicle in which she was traveling was later found abandoned in Chicago, Illinois. Suzanne has not been seen or heard from since.
Catherine Sjoberg

Missing Since: Jun 5, 1974
Missing From: Concord, WI
DOB: Jan 15, 1957
Age Now: 61
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Green
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 120 lbs
Catherine's photo is shown age-progressed to 55 years. She was last seen leaving her high school prom during the early morning hours of June 5, 1974. She has not been seen or heard from since. Her nickname is Cathy.
Alexandria Williams

Missing Since: Jan 25, 2018
Missing From: Madison, WI
DOB: Jul 31, 2001
Age Now: 17
Sex: Female
Race: Black
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 125 lbs
Marco Williams-Tucker

Missing Since: Jun 22, 2017
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: Feb 15, 2001
Age Now: 17
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 175 lbs
Jahnia Carter-Judd

Missing Since: Dec 31, 2018
Missing From: Fitchburg, WI
DOB: Jul 2, 2003
Age Now: 15
Sex: Female
Race: Biracial
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 109 lbs
Jahnia may travel to Minnesota. She is biracial. Jahnia is Black and White. She may use the alias date of birth July 3, 2003.
Destiny Davis

Missing Since: Oct 22, 2018
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: Feb 10, 2002
Age Now: 16
Sex: Female
Race: Biracial
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 145 lbs
Destiny was last seen on October 22, 2018. She is biracial. Destiny is American Indian and Black.
Annie Eddy

Missing Since: Nov 1, 2018
Missing From: Holmen, WI
DOB: Jun 19, 2001
Age Now: 17
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Hazel
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 130 lbs
Annie may still be in the local area. Annie's nose is pierced.
Amyah Haggard

Missing Since: Aug 18, 2018
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: May 13, 2002
Age Now: 16
Sex: Female
Race: Black
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 140 lbs
Amyah was last seen on August 18, 2018. She may still be in the area. Amyah may use an alias.
Matthew Heslip

Missing Since: Oct 20, 2018
Missing From: Wausau, WI
DOB: Apr 11, 2001
Age Now: 17
Sex: Male
Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 130 lbs
Matthew was last seen on October 20, 2018.
Alizae Jentz

Missing Since: Dec 16, 2018
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: May 29, 2003
Age Now: 15
Sex: Female
Race: Am. Ind.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 160 lbs
She was last seen December 16, 2018. She may wear glasses.
Leon Knox

Missing Since: Dec 18, 2018
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: Mar 17, 2002
Age Now: 16
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 140 lbs
Leon has a tattoo on his forearm. Although Leon is missing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin the Clarinda Police Department in Iowa is interested in his whereabouts. CAUTION: If located do not approach the child, use caution and immediately contact law enforcement.
Kendra Lamb

Missing Since: Jul 19, 2017
Missing From: Glidden, WI
DOB: Jul 9, 2001
Age Now: 17
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 130 lbs
Kendra was last seen on July 19, 2017.
Star Larrondo

Missing Since: Nov 23, 2018
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: Jul 24, 2002
Age Now: 16
Sex: Female
Race: Biracial
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 140 lbs
Star was last seen on November 23, 2018. Star is biracial. She is Black and Hispanic.
James Mummer

Missing Since: Sep 6, 2018
Missing From: La Crosse, WI
DOB: Jan 6, 2001
Age Now: 18
Sex: Male
Race: White
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 175 lbs
James was last seen on September 6, 2018.
Tanya Rivera

Missing Since: Nov 23, 2018
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: Apr 21, 2002
Age Now:16
Sex: Female
Race: Hispanic
Hair Color: Lt. Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 112 lbs
Tanya may still be in the local area.
Ruby Rose

Missing Since: Dec 26, 2018
Missing From: Columbus, WI
DOB: Jun 23, 2001
Age Now: 17
Sex: Female
Race: Biracial
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 150 lbs
Ruby may travel to Illinois. Ruby is biracial. She is Black and White.
Evalisea Anaya-Jacobs

Missing Since: Dec 30, 2018
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: Jun 20, 2004
Age Now:14
Sex: Female
Race: Am. Ind.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 116 lbs
She may be in the company of an male adult and female juvenile. Evalisea may still be in the local area.
Elisjah Blackmer

Missing Since: Oct 29, 2018
Missing From: Milwaukee, WI
DOB: Dec 11, 2002
Age Now: 16
Sex: Female
Race: Black
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 125 lbs
Elisjah has a large tattoo of roses on her chest.
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