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Rolf Neslund, a retired ship's pilot, was last seen on August 5, 1980, at the age of 79, at his home on Lopez Island, Washington. His disappearance quickly turned into a notorious case when suspicions fell on his wife, Ruth Neslund. The couple had a troubled relationship, marked by frequent alcohol-fueled arguments and violent altercations. Rolf, a Norwegian immigrant, was known for his role in a major shipping accident in 1978, where he crashed a freighter into the West Seattle Bridge, which ul ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 05, 1980
Last Seen: Aug 05, 1980
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Jun 19, 2023
Rolf
Neslund
123
79
70 inches
74 inches
175 lbs
200 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Aug 05, 1980
Lopez Island
Washington
San Juan County
No
257
23433
San Juan County Sheriff's Office
Friday Harbor
Washington
San Juan County
98250
96 2nd Street North, Washington
3603784151
County
Law Enforcement
San Juan County Sheriff's Office
Gray or Partially Gray
Unknown
Unknown
12/03/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
I’ve always been intrigued by the part about Rolf's car being found at the Anacortes ferry termina... ...Read More
11/24/2024
11/24/2024
Hey everyone, I've been digging into the Rolf Neslund case and something caught my attention that I ... ...Read More
09/28/2023
09/28/2023
Hey everyone, I've been reading through the details of the Rolf Neslund case and something else has ... ...Read More
09/22/2023
09/22/2023
