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Ruth Homberg Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dunkirk, Wisconsin on Nov 04, 1983

Victim Details

Jun 07, 2011

Mar 01, 2019

Ruth

Homberg

86

44

64 inches

117 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Nov 04, 1983

Dunkirk

Wisconsin

Dane County

21586

Dane County Sheriff's Office

Madison

Wisconsin

Dane County

53703

Brian Frisch

Detective

115 West Doty Street, Wisconsin

6082846155

County

Law Enforcement

83157694

Dane County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/04/2026


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Ruth Homberg, a 44-year-old woman, was last seen on November 4, 1983, in Dunkirk, Wisconsin. Described as a dedicated mother and a member of her local community, Ruth's disappearance has remained a troubling mystery for decades. On the day she vanished, she had been reported to be running errands, but she never returned home, prompting concern among her family and friends.

The initial investigation into Ruth's disappearance involved extensive searches in the surrounding areas. ...
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Last Seen: Nov 04, 1983

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