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Ruth Baumgardner Missing Person Case

Last seen in Delaware, Ohio on May 04, 1937

Victim Details

Jan 27, 2019

Jul 05, 2023

Ruth

Baumgardner

110

21

65 inches

110 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 04, 1937

Delaware

Ohio

Delaware County

43015

No

46898

Delaware Police Department

Delaware

Ohio

Delaware County

43015

70 North Union Street, Ohio

7402031111

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.delawareohio.net/police-department-page/

2023-30012350

Delaware Police Department

9867

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

No

07/06/2026


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College runaway? The disappearance of Ruth Baumgardner

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In the spring of 1937, Ruth Elizabeth Baumgardner was a 22-year-old senior art major at Ohio Wesleyan University, on the verge of graduation. A member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, she was known to be a popular and good student. Engaged to be married to a young man from her hometown of Lakewood, Ohio, Ruth's future seemed bright. However, in the weeks leading up to her disappearance, she had expressed feelings of being overwhelmed and tired due to her studies and extracurricular activi ...
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Last Seen: May 04, 1937

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    This is a strange one. My initial inclination is she voluntarily ran away from the stressors of l... ...Read More
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    I've been diving into Ruth Baumgardner's case again, and something about the alarm clock has got me ... ...Read More
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been diving into Ruth Baumgardner’s case, and one detail keeps sticking out t... ...Read More
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