Rolf Neslund

Missing
Case Description
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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
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    Victim Details

    Aug 20, 2014

    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

    23433

    San Juan County Sheriff's Office

    Friday Harbor

    Washington

    San Juan County

    98250

    96 2nd Street North, Washington

    3603784151

    County

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.sanjuanco.com/344/Sheriff

    San Juan County Sheriff's Office

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Unknown

    Unknown

    10/03/2024


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    Does anyone know if Rolf has any family in the area?... ...Read More
    05/07/2024
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