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Marie Elizabeth Spannhake, a 19-year-old woman, went missing on January 31, 1976, in Chico, California. She had recently moved to the area from Cleveland, Ohio, to live with her fiancé, John Baruth. On the day of her disappearance, the couple visited a local flea market, where they got into an argument. Upset, Marie decided to walk home alone. She was last seen around 4:00 p.m. on Mangrove Avenue, but she never arrived at their apartment.
Marie was reported missing by her fiancé on Fe ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 31, 1976
Marie was reported missing by her fiancé on Fe ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 31, 1976
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Oct 06, 2021
Marie
Spannhake
68
19
65 inches
110 lbs
120 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Jan 31, 1976
Chico
California
Butte County
No
527
464
Chico Police Department
Chico
California
Butte County
95928
1460 Humboldt Road, California
5308974900
Local
Law Enforcement
197600575
Chico Police Department
Brown
Green
Green
11/30/2025
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