# R

# Rader, Leonard

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-missing-since-09%2F08%2F" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; border-style: none;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>[![rader_leonard2.jpg](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/W2sfCcr8CpPAFWGL-rader-leonard2.jpg)](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/W2sfCcr8CpPAFWGL-rader-leonard2.jpg)</td><td>Missing Since: April 01, 1998  
Location Last Seen: Superior, Douglas County

Age: 48 yrs old

DOB: 18 DEC 1949   
Race: White  
Gender: Male  
Height: 6'1" - 6'2"  
Weight: 180 lbs  
Hair Color: Sandy; full  
Eye Color: Blue  
Marks: Burns from hot tar on right arm, right face, and both thighs; military-related gunshot wounds involving right thigh, left leg knee near thigh; scar on left arm

Parents: Leonard &amp; Janet Mykel Rader

Exclusions: 8

  
Case Owner: Washburn County Sheriff

(715) 468-4700

Agency Case Number S98-01103

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<table border="1" id="bkmrk-details-of-disappear" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 163.444px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 163.444px;"><td style="height: 163.444px;">#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">Details of Disappearance</span>

Leonard was last seen by his attorney and brother in Superior (some say Minong) on April 1, 1998. Leonard was possibly suicidal. He had previously left a note for family members. Leonard was a veteran who had served in Vietnam.

</td><td style="height: 163.444px;">#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">More Information</span>

[NaMus](https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/29255/investigations?nav)

[Doe Network](https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=6268DMWI)

[Charley Project](https://charleyproject.org/case/leonard-lawrence-rader-jr)

[Websleuths](https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/wi-leonard-lawrence-rader-48-douglas-county-01-apr-1998.451260/)

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# Rahn, Rita

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-missing-since-09%2F08%2F" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; border-style: none;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>[![rita_r._rahn_1.jpg](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/EBSVJQpsgUlVyVN0-rita-r-rahn-1.jpg)](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/EBSVJQpsgUlVyVN0-rita-r-rahn-1.jpg)</td><td>Missing Since: October 10, 1997  
Missing From: Madison, Dane County

Age: 42 years old

DOB: 10 NOV 1955  
Sex: Female

Race: White

Height and Weight: 5'1 - 5'5, 105 - 135 pounds  
Medical: schizophrenia and a cocaine addiction.  
Hair: Graying brown

Eyes: Green

Aliases: Nancy Johnson, her maiden name Spataro or adopted name Elkinton

Marks: She has a scar on her left knee

Parents: Joseph &amp; Margaret Swadley Spataro

Exclusions: 1

Case Owner: Madison PD, North Division

(608) 243-5258

Agency Case Number 97-350706

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<table border="1" id="bkmrk-details-of-disappear" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">Details of Disappearance</span>

Rahn was last seen leaving a friend's house in Madison on October 10, 1997. She was enroute to visit another friend and never arrived. She failed to pick up her Social Security checks after her disappearance and has never been heard from again.

</td><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">More Information</span>

[Charley Project](https://charleyproject.org/case/rita-r-rahn)

[NaMus](https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/9986)

[Doe Network](https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/3041dfwi.html)

[Article re: assault](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-capital-times-this/154794593/)

[Websleuths](https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/wi-rita-r-rahn-42-madison-10-october-1997.618172/)

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# Rankin, Asia

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-missing-since-09%2F08%2F" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; border-style: none;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>[![NCMC1488333c1.jpg](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/E7nqdUIFVJsjfMI2-ncmc1488333c1.jpg)](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/E7nqdUIFVJsjfMI2-ncmc1488333c1.jpg)</td><td>Missing Since: August 8, 2023

From: Kenosha, Kenosha County

Age: 16 Years Old

Race: Black

Hair: black

Eyes: Brown

Sex: Female

Case Owner Kenosha Police Department 1-262-656-1234

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<table border="1" id="bkmrk-details-of-disappear" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">Details of Disappearance</span>

NCMEC provides very little information on children.

</td><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">More Information</span>

[Her Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@asiarankin)

[Her NCMEC poster](https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1488333/1)

[Her Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/asia.rankin.7)

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# Rawlings, James Scott

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-missing-since-09%2F08%2F" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; border-style: none;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>[![Screen Shot 2022-07-20 at 2.38.07 PM.png](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/joskQ0By2JVbF8aU-screen-shot-2022-07-20-at-2-38-07-pm.png)](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/joskQ0By2JVbF8aU-screen-shot-2022-07-20-at-2-38-07-pm.png)</td><td>Date of Last Contact: March 8, 1986

From: Mercer, Iron County

Age: 23 Years

<span class="userCardEventDetail factBirth"><span class="birthDate">DOB: 4 OCT 1962</span></span>  
Alias: James Arwigs  
Sex: Male  
Height: 5' 10" (70 Inches)  
Weight: 150 lbs  
Race: White  
Hair: Sandy  
Eyes: Hazel (required glasses to see)  
Marks: scar on forehead. small birthmark on forehead,

Tattoos: may have a wolf head tattoo on his chest

left-handed, dimples

Case Owner:

Kenosha PD

(262) 605-5203

Agency Case Number 86068589

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<table border="1" id="bkmrk-details-of-disappear" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">Details of Disappearance</span>

On March 8, 1986, Jim drove from Kenosha, possibly heading to Alaska. The car he was driving was found in a snow bank on the side of the road in [Mercer](https://maps.app.goo.gl/tK2XsTqzkouobvL39). The keys were not with the vehicle. No one knows what happened to Jim from there.

Not found in SSDI

</td><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">More Information</span>

[Charley Project](https://charleyproject.org/case/james-scott-rawlings)

[NaMus](https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/93446/)

[Doe Network](https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=6269DMWI)

<div id="bkmrk-houston-police-depar"></div><div>[Websleuths](https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/wi-james-scott-rawlings-23-mercer-march-8-1986.630718/)</div></td></tr></tbody></table>

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# Repinski, Bonnie

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-missing-since-09%2F08%2F" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; border-style: none;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>[![Original.png](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/qzfAoB0olNXuuX2D-original.png)  ](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/qzfAoB0olNXuuX2D-original.png)</td><td>Missing Since: August 12, 1975  
Missing From: Menasha, Winnebago County

Age: 33 years old

Date of Birth: March 3, 1942  
Sex: Female  
Race: White  
Height and Weight: 5'6, 120 pounds

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Maiden name: Newby

Parents: Murnane &amp; Beatrice Gilman Newby

Exclusions: 2, the 2 others are dupes

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<table border="1" id="bkmrk-details-of-disappear" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">Details of Disappearance</span>

Bonnie was living with her sister in Menasha while she was going through a divorce. Town police said her husband called a few days before her disappearance because he wanted to take her out for her birthday and talk about the divorce. The couple went to several taverns in the Neenah and Oshkosh area before heading back to the residence. Her husband told police that while en route to the residence, an argument ensued and Bonnie got out of the car near the intersection of U.S. 41 and the former State 150 to walk home. She has not been seen since.

David Repinski, her husband, has a long history of legal battles which you can read in the Websleuths thread. Please note there's some distractions about Laine Shields (Larry Repinski, he changed his names) and another murder which was later solved and had nothing to do with him. Stick to the articles :)

#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">Actions</span>

Fw to sheriff, received 10/24

</td><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">More Information</span>

[NaMus](https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/57021?nav)

[Charley Project](https://charleyproject.org/case/bonnie-marie-repinski)

[Websleuths thread](https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/wi-bonnie-marie-repinski-33-menasha-august-12-1975.444108/)

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</div><div>Many people believe Bonnie is buried under the bridge clover where construction was going on during his disappearance (see map below)</div><div>  
Case Owner: </div><div>Winnebago County Sheriff</div><div>(920) 727-2888</div><div><span class="data-label">Agency Case Number </span>8752762</div></td></tr></tbody></table>

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Here's Friday Fan's theory of where she is:

[![Screenshot Capture - 2023-01-27 - 11-53-12 (1).jpg](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/QMkJ3bkYsrYgNiRX-screenshot-capture-2023-01-27-11-53-12-1.jpg)](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/QMkJ3bkYsrYgNiRX-screenshot-capture-2023-01-27-11-53-12-1.jpg)

# Rickard, Lynn

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-missing-since-09%2F08%2F" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; border-style: none;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>[![ff715474986cfeb3a787db35e6bfdb40.jpg](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/1mJu3pKusRCEETHX-ff715474986cfeb3a787db35e6bfdb40.jpg)](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/1mJu3pKusRCEETHX-ff715474986cfeb3a787db35e6bfdb40.jpg)</td><td>Missing Since: June 25, 2017  
Missing From: Kansasville, Racine County

Age: 59 years old

Date of Birth: December 8, 1957  
Sex: Female  
Race: White  
Height and Weight: 5'3, 150 pounds  
Clothing: Either in a nightgown or naked  
Medical: mental illness.

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Marks: a linear scar on her lower abdomen.

Aliases: Uttech or Koehn

Case Owner:

Racine County Sheriff

(262) 886-2300

Agency Case Number 17-35459

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<table border="1" id="bkmrk-details-of-disappear" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">Details of Disappearance</span>

Rickard was last seen in Kansasville in the [Hickory Haven Mobile Home Park](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KwJXckvR7RWUN5vc7), where she lived, on June 25, 2017. The address is approximately 23010 Durand Ave, Kansasville, WI 53139. She is believed to have left her home during the night via her living room window, either unclothed or in a nightgown; her husband stated he thinks she was in a disoriented state and possibly frightened.

Her footprints were tracked into a marshy area before they disappeared. She was last seen walking westward through a field half a mile from her home. She is supposed to be on oxygen continually but left without her oxygen tank.

</td><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">More Information</span>

[NaMus](https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/39006?nav)

[Find Lynn Rickard Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/helpusfindlynnrickard/)

[Charley Project](https://charleyproject.org/case/lynn-m-rickard)

<div id="bkmrk-houston-police-depar"></div><div>[Reward offered](https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/lynn-rickard-50k-reward-offered-in-missing-racine-county-woman-case)</div><div>[Websleuths](https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/wi-lynn-rickard-59-racine-county-25-june-2017.341524/)</div></td></tr></tbody></table>

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[![rickard.png](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/scaled-1680-/tSgu2TbfcHjYXd3n-rickard.png)](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/tSgu2TbfcHjYXd3n-rickard.png)

# Riskey, Trysten

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-missing-since-09%2F08%2F" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; border-style: none;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>[![NCMC2025275c1.jpg](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/39EG89xYuSjWcrCy-ncmc2025275c1.jpg)](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/39EG89xYuSjWcrCy-ncmc2025275c1.jpg)</td><td>Missing Since: June 27, 2024

From: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County

Age: 17 Years Old

Sex: Male

Race: White

Hair: Sandy

Case Owner

Milwaukee Police Department 1-414-933-4444

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<table border="1" id="bkmrk-details-of-disappear" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">Details of Disappearance</span>

Very little details are given in NCMEC cases.

</td><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">More Information</span>

[NCMEC poster](https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/2025275/1)

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# Robinson, Janet

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-missing-since-09%2F08%2F" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; border-style: none;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>[![photo_0.jpg](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/aZzpjlI3DsarYnpR-photo-0.jpg)](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/aZzpjlI3DsarYnpR-photo-0.jpg)</td><td>Missing Since: April 1, 1985

Missing From: Green Bay (Ashwaubenon), Brown County

Age: 30

DOB ~1945  
Gender: Female  
Race: White  
Hair: Brown

Eyes: Blue

Exclusions: 2

Case Owner:

Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation

(920) 751-4185

Agency Case Number SA-514

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<table border="1" id="bkmrk-details-of-disappear" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">Details of Disappearance</span>

The best information I can give you is this: Important, after speaking with DCI she is -not- the Janet Robinson of [this divorce](https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=1993FA000448&countyNo=5&index=0). There is almost no information given on this case, despite law enforcement knowing her middle name and DOB.

So if you look for her in records, be sure to rule out the other Janet Robinson.

</td><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">More Information</span>

[NaMus](https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/12731)

[Websleuths](https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/wi-janet-robinson-41-green-bay-ashwaubenon-1-apr-1985.370971/) Short mention in thread

<div id="bkmrk-houston-police-depar"></div><div>[Charley Project](https://charleyproject.org/case/janet-robinson)</div></td></tr></tbody></table>

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# Rudolph, Stacy Ann

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-missing-since-09%2F08%2F" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; border-style: none;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>[![SRudolph.jpg](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/E415gWOnm2XP0SxC-srudolph.jpg)](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/E415gWOnm2XP0SxC-srudolph.jpg)</td><td>Missing Since: December 2, 2000  
Missing From: Medford, Jefferson County

Age: 13 years old

Date of Birth: November 14,1987  
Sex: Female  
Race: White  
Height and Weight: 5'7, 125 pounds  
Hair: Brown

Eyes: brown

Marks: a scar on her inner right arm near her elbow.

Piercings: Her ears are pierced.

Exclusions: 4

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<table border="1" id="bkmrk-details-of-disappear" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">Details of Disappearance</span>

Stacy was allegedly abducted by her mother, Lori Ann Krueger. Krueger may use the alias last name Rudolph or Verdone. A felony warrant was issued for the abductor on September 16, 2002. They may be in the company of an adult male (Bruce Verdone).

Before we get into it too much, I want to stop any rumors that I see floating around that dad staged the kidnapping. I've seen the letter and as a former divorce attorney, it rings true. She abducted Stacy.

Lori Ann Krueger/Rudolph/Verdone was not the custodial parent, and she along with her boyfriend/conspirator Bruce Verdone kidnapped Stacy. Bruce has his own issues with [paying taxes](https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html;jsessionid=20A3258A2AB4A8EE49D4C0DDC5A60BE8.render4?caseNo=1998CF000084&countyNo=60&mode=details). He has currently absconded from custody. Lori Ann has never given the same date of birth twice, but she has been known to use the date 12-17-1969. If so, she has also absconded from a [tax fraud conviction](https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html;jsessionid=20A3258A2AB4A8EE49D4C0DDC5A60BE8.render4?caseNo=1998CF001604&countyNo=13&mode=details). Obviously there's a warrant for her arrest for [kidnapping](https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2002CF000087&countyNo=60&index=0&mode=details) Stacy.

But what about Stacy? Under any name, I can't find her. She would be old enough to find out the truth and was old enough when she was abducted to know her real name and dob. So where is she? I refuse to entertain the worst case scenario until we know it for sure.

</td><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">More Information</span>

[NaMus](https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/4609?nav)

[Charley Project with photo of Lori Ann &amp; Age progressed pic](https://charleyproject.org/case/stacy-ann-kathleen-rudolph)

[Article 1 ](https://www.wsaw.com/2023/06/01/forgotten-wisconsin-stacy-rudolph-mailbox-confessions/)(With insane letter from Lori)

[RapidsSAR](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2733989633329055&set=a.487944561266918)

[Websleuths](https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/wi-stacy-ann-kathleen-rudolph-13-medford-2-dec-2000.102269/)

[NCMEC](https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/925716/1)

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<div>Case Owner:</div><div>Taylor County Sheriff</div><div>(715) 748-2200</div><div><span class="data-label">Agency Case Number </span>02CF87</div><div>  
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# Ruffin, Diane

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-missing-since-09%2F08%2F" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; border-style: none;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>[![NCMC2029093c1.jpg](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/Tkg7K5rp857Y3rVk-ncmc2029093c1.jpg)](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/Tkg7K5rp857Y3rVk-ncmc2029093c1.jpg)</td><td>Missing Since: August 6, 2024

From: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County

Age: 16 Years Old

Sex: Female

Piercings: She has a pierced nose

Race: Black

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Case Owner: Milwaukee Police Department 414-933-4444

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<table border="1" id="bkmrk-details-of-disappear" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">Details of Disappearance</span>

NCMEC gives almost no details on the disappearance of children.

</td><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">More Information</span>

[NCMEC poster](https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/2029093/1)

[Lawsuit involving Diane](https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/LaliahSwayzer.pdf)

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# Ruland, James

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-missing-since-09%2F08%2F" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; border-style: none;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>[![james_s._ruland_1.jpg](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/tCGAvwTvpdMyTJM1-james-s-ruland-1.jpg)](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/tCGAvwTvpdMyTJM1-james-s-ruland-1.jpg)</td><td>Missing Since: October 24, 1995  
Missing From: Ripon, Fond Du Lac County

Age: 40 years old

Date of Birth: June 23, 1955  
Sex: Male  
Race: White  
Height and Weight: 6'0, 160 pounds  
Clothing: A green camouflage-print jacket  
Hair: Brown, a mustache

Eyes: Blue, silver or gold wire-rimmed eyeglasses

Medical: Has two damaged fingers on his right hand and a plate implanted in the back of his head. He has scars on his forehead, his left knee and the back of his neck  
Parents: William &amp; Marcelaine Renninger Ruland

Exclusions: 8

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<table border="1" id="bkmrk-details-of-disappear" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">Details of Disappearance</span>

James S. Ruland was last seen October 24,1995.

Ruland’s sister reported him missing nine days after he was last seen. His vehicle, with the keys still in the ignition, was located at the [Stretch Truck Stop](https://maps.app.goo.gl/SF95YpvYjf6S4Txj8), 500 block east Pioneer Road, Fond Du Lac along with the keys and personal effects.

From Charley Project:

"In the two weeks prior to his disappearance, Ruland got a new car and asked his parents, who lived in Florida, to mail him $2,500. They did so on October 16. On November 2, he didn't pick up his paycheck. Over a week later, Ruland's car was found. There was blood on one of the car tires, and cigars in the front of the vehicle; Ruland did not smoke.

Ruland's roommate in Ripon, Jerome Baier, cashed the $2,500 check Ruland's parents mailed him, and also used another check made out to Ruland, for $46,32, to pay the gas company on November 1. Baier was charged with two counts of forgery and one count of uttering a forged check. Investigators searched Baier's pig farm in 1997 but didn't find sufficient evidence to charge Baier in his roommate's disappearance.

In 2000, the message "James Ruland lies here" was found written on near the bathtub in the [Ripon house that Ruland and Baier had once shared](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eVyH9EZWbcz6VZoEA). Authorities investigated the writing, and Baier's sons admitted they'd written it there as A JOKE."

Vicap has a slightly different date missing and information: On Thursday, October 26, 1995, James S. Ruland was last seen hitchhiking in North Fond du Lac.

##### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">Action</span>

Ask do they still have the cigarettes? Test for dna? Emailed 11/5/24

</td><td>#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">More Information</span>

[Charley Project](https://charleyproject.org/case/james-s-ruland)

[Doe Network](https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/388dmwi.html)

[NaMus](https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/8083?nav)

<div id="bkmrk-houston-police-depar"></div><div>[Article](https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/local/2020/12/11/ripon-man-james-ruland-cold-case-1995-disappearance-remains-open/6312886002/)</div><div>[ViCap](https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/james-s-ruland---north-fond-du-lac-wisconsin)</div><div>[Websleuths](https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/wi-james-s-ruland-40-head-plate-shunt-last-seen-hitch-hiking-car-located-26-10-1995.560654/#post-19110597)</div><div>  
Case Owner:</div><div>Fond Du Lac County Sheriff</div><div>(920) 929-3390</div><div>Agency Case Number 95-25831</div></td></tr></tbody></table>

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