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Leonard Rader Jr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Superior, Wisconsin on Apr 1, 1998

Victim Details

Jun 25, 2015

Aug 26, 2021

Leonard

Rader Jr.

76

48

73 inches

74 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 1, 1998

Superior

Wisconsin

Douglas County

5716

Washburn County Sheriff's Office

Shell Lake

Wisconsin

Washburn County

54871

Jason Bartholomew

Investigator

421 Highway 63 South, Wisconsin

7154684700

County

Law Enforcement

https://washburnsheriff.org/

S98-01103

Washburn County Sheriff's Office

Sandy

Blue

Blue

Oct 1, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29255) and 9 other sources
Leonard Lawrence Rader Jr., a 48-year-old man, was last seen on April 1, 1998, in Superior, Wisconsin, by his attorney and brother. He had a history of mental health struggles, which were believed to stem from his experiences serving in Vietnam, and he was reportedly suicidal at the time. Leonard left a note for his family before his disappearance, leading to concerns that he may have taken his own life.

Leonard is described as a white male, standing between 6'1" and 6'2", and weighing around 180 pounds. He had sandy-colored hair and blue eyes, and he might have had a beard at the time. Leonard also had multiple scars and injuries from his military service, including burns on his right arm, face, and thighs, as well as gunshot wound scars on his right thigh and left knee. He also previously fractured his nose and right clavicle. At the time of his disappearance, he may have been carrying a knife, a backpack, and a 9mm pistol with two magazines.

Despite efforts to locate him, Leonard has never been found, and his case remains unsolved. Authorities continue to seek information regarding his disappearance.
Last Seen: Apr 1, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • 6268DMWI - Leonard Lawrence Rader Jr. - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Leonard Rader Jr | Clearinghouse for Missing
  • Leonard Lawrence Rader
  • Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy
  • Leonard Lawrence... - Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy
  • Missing In Wisconsin 3/12
  • Wisconsin Missing Persons
  • Leonard Rader Jr. | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Harshaw, Wisconsin - unidentified case UP4738
    John Doe — Harshaw, Wisconsin
    UP4738 • Found Oct 4, 2000
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%138 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"–6'2"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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