Beth Ann Ricketts, a 31-year-old mother of three, went missing from Des Moines, Iowa, on December 22, 1997. She was last seen leaving her home around 9:30 a.m. to go Christmas shopping, driving her gold 1994 Geo Prizm. That afternoon, a fire broke out at her residence, causing significant damage, though it remains unclear whether this was connected to her disappearance.
Beth was a military veteran who had recently moved from Oklahoma City to Des Moines.
On December 24, two days after she disappeared, a woman claiming to be Beth called her boyfriend, stating that she was fine and did not want to be found. However, the authenticity of this call is questionable, as Beth was never heard from again. Her boyfriend, who refused to cooperate with investigators and hired an attorney, has remained a person of interest in the case.
Authorities have classified Beth's case as an involuntary disappearance, and they suspect foul play. Despite extensive investigations and leads, no conclusive evidence has emerged, and her case remains unsolved.Last Seen: Dec 22, 1997
