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Ronnie Bromenschenkel Missing Person Case

Last seen in St. Cloud, Minnesota on Aug 6, 1986

Victim Details

Sep 22, 2011

Jan 9, 2024

Ronnie

Bromenschenkel

66

26

70 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 6, 1986

St. Cloud

Minnesota

Stearns County

No

31054

St. Cloud Police Department

St. Cloud

Minnesota

Stearns County

56303

101 11th Avenue North, Minnesota

3203454444

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/694/Police

97012953

St. Cloud Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12428) and 9 other sources
Ronnie Leo Bromenschenkel, 26, was last seen on August 6, 1986, at the Riverview Trailer Court in St. Cloud, Minnesota. On that day, he disappeared along with his girlfriend, Cynthia Mae Schmidt, 18. The couple had been involved in a money laundering scheme prior to their disappearance, which authorities believe may have been a factor in what happened to them. Investigators strongly suspect foul play, and both Bromenschenkel and Schmidt are presumed deceased. However, their bodies have never been found, and the case remains unsolved to this day.

At the time of his disappearance, Bromenschenkel was described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'8" and 6'4", and weighing approximately 165 pounds. He had several distinguishing tattoos on his arms, legs, and abdomen, as well as scars on his abdomen, left arm, and knee. Despite numerous searches and ongoing investigations, no substantial leads have emerged in the years since he and Schmidt vanished.

The St. Cloud Police Department, along with other investigative agencies, continues to seek information in this cold case. Bromenschenkel's disappearance remains classified as an endangered missing person case, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the authorities.
Last Seen: Aug 6, 1986

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Ronnie Leo Bromenschenkel - Tri-County Crime Stoppers
  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Ronnie Leo Bromenschenkel - The Charley Project
  • Ronnie Bromenschenkel | International Missing Persons Wiki
  • Missing Persons - Tri-County Crime Stoppers
  • 1614DMMN - Ronnie Leo Bromenschenkel - Doe Network
  • Ronnie Bromenschenkel and Cynthia Schmidt missing since 1986
  • [PDF] Ronnie Bromenschenkel - Missing Person Bulletin
  • MN - Ronnie Bromenschenkel, 26, & Cynthia Schmidt, 18, St Cloud ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota
    UP124186 • Found Sep 25, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Battle Lake, Minnesota - unidentified case UP16212
    John Doe — Battle Lake, Minnesota
    UP16212 • Found May 1, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 45–55 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%90 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota - unidentified case UP763
    John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota
    UP763 • Found Dec 16, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%60 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 79%131 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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