# Ruland, James
[![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)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)
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#### 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)