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Dale Strassburger Missing Person Case

Last seen in Leclaire, Iowa on Jun 28, 1982

Victim Details

Apr 26, 2012

Oct 27, 2022

Dale

Strassburger

78

34

68 inches

72 inches

180 lbs

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 28, 1982

Leclaire

Iowa

Scott County

11679

LeClaire Police Department

LeClaire

Iowa

Scott County

52753

306 S Cody Road, Iowa

5632896034

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.leclaireiowa.gov/151/Police

82-2893

Apr 26, 2012

LeClaire Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14573) and 11 other sources
Dale Webster Strassburger, aged 34, disappeared on June 28, 1982, while on his way home from work at the Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois. He lived with his parents in Davenport, Iowa, and was expected to return home that night. However, he never arrived, and his 1976 Oldsmobile was found abandoned just 29 minutes after he left work. The vehicle was discovered on the Le Claire bridge over the Mississippi River, in the eastbound lane—a route that was not on his typical path home.

Despite extensive searches of the river and surrounding areas, no trace of Strassburger was ever found. Three years later, during an unrelated court proceeding, a witness came forward with information about a possible homicide linked to Strassburger's disappearance. The details provided were considered highly credible, containing facts that had never been made public. However, investigators were unable to verify the account, and no charges were filed.

Authorities suspect foul play, believing Strassburger may have been murdered, but with little physical evidence and no body recovered, the case remains unsolved. Strassburger’s disappearance continues to baffle both law enforcement and his loved ones. Investigators are still seeking information that could lead to a resolution in the case.
Last Seen: Jun 28, 1982

Links to Additional Sources (11)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Dale Webster Strassburger | Iowa Cold Cases
  • DALE WEBSTER STRASSBURGER - Iowa Missing Person
  • Dale Webster Strassburger - The Charley Project
  • Le Claire | Iowa Cold Cases
  • Iowa Cold Cases - Dale Strassburger
  • Dale Strassburger
  • 80DMIA - Dale Webster Strassburger
  • Dale Strassburger | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • 80DMIA - Dale Webster Strassburger - Doe Network
  • IA - STRASSBURGER, Dale W. - Namus 14573 - Websleuths

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP124443 • Found Sep 6, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%141 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 74%227 lb vs 180–185 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP124430 • Found Aug 1, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%141 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%186 lb vs 180–185 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP122451
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP122451 • Found Sep 3, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%141 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%182 lb vs 180–185 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP11689
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP11689 • Found Jul 5, 1983
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%141 mi away
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP128966 • Found Sep 29, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%140 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%196 lb vs 180–185 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP128954
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP128954 • Found Sep 28, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%141 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%168 lb vs 180–185 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP128949 • Found Aug 23, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%144 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%174 lb vs 180–185 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129007
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP129007 • Found Apr 12, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%141 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 180–185 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP14292
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP14292 • Found Apr 18, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%141 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 180–185 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone else looked into the specifics of Dale Webster Strassburger's car being found on the Le... ...Read More
    12/15/2023
    Does anyone else find it strange that Dale's car was found on the Le Claire bridge, which wasn’t his... ...Read More
    10/24/2023

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