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Ruth Loader Missing Person Case

Last seen in Port Washington, Ohio on Aug 29, 1994

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Case Description

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In the late summer of 1994, 79-year-old Ruth Lucille Loader was looking forward to returning to her own home in Port Washington, Ohio. She had been staying with her daughter while recovering from colon cancer surgery and was finally feeling well enough to spend the night in her own house. On the evening of August 29, 1994, she left her daughter's residence, planning to have breakfast with her sister the following morning. However, when her sister arrived for their breakfast engagement, Ruth ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 29, 1994

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    Victim Details

    Jun 08, 2014

    Jan 04, 2024

    Ruth

    Loader

    109

    79

    62 inches

    102 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Aug 29, 1994

    Port Washington

    Ohio

    Tuscarawas County

    43837

    15378

    Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office

    New Philadelphia

    Ohio

    ,

    9408499

    Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Blue

    Blue

    06/13/2026


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    Forum Posts (3)

    Does anyone else find it odd how certain personal items were left behind at Ruth's house? I keep thi... ...Read More
    03/08/2024
    I recently revisited the case of Ruth Lucille Loader, and something that's been on my mind is the mi... ...Read More
    10/06/2023
    I was reading about Ruth Lucille Loader's disappearance, and I can't stop thinking about the way her... ...Read More
    04/30/2023

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