# Ruland, James
[](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/tCGAvwTvpdMyTJM1-james-s-ruland-1.jpg) | 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
Exclusions: 8
Case Owner: Fond Du Lac County Sheriff [(920) 929-3390](tel:(920)%20929-3390) Agency Case Number [95-25831](tel:95-25831) |
#### Details of Disappearance 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. 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. | #### More Information
[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)
[Article](https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/local/2020/12/11/ripon-man-james-ruland-cold-case-1995-disappearance-remains-open/6312886002/) [ViCap](https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/james-s-ruland---north-fond-du-lac-wisconsin) [DOJ WI](https://www.missingpersons.doj.wi.gov/missing/james-ruland)
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