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Kurt Ruppert Missing Person Case

Last seen in North Bend, Washington on Jan 03, 2013

Victim Details

Feb 15, 2013

May 26, 2023

Kurt

Ruppert

43

30

73 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 03, 2013

North Bend

Washington

King County

98045

No

22467

King County Sheriff's Office

Seattle

Washington

King County

98104

Janet Gregory

Project Program Mgr 3

516 3rd Avenue Room W-150, Washington

2062964155

County

Law Enforcement

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/sheriff.aspx

13-004064

2013-01-06

King County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

No

07/02/2026


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In the winter of 2013, a 30-year-old experienced skydiver named Kurt Edward Ruppert vanished into the rugged terrain near North Bend, Washington. On January 3rd, the Florida native was with two friends, taking turns making jumps from a privately owned helicopter. Ruppert, an accomplished jumper with approximately 1,000 jumps to his name, was wearing a brown winged skydiving suit, a black helmet, and clear goggles. He ascended in the helicopter for his turn, and at an altitude of about 6,500 feet ...
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Last Seen: Jan 03, 2013

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  • Ground search ends for skydiver missing in Wash. - USA Today
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