Peggy Rusness

Missing
Case Description
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Peggy Joyce Rusness, aged 41, went missing on April 3, 1976, from her farm in Wolf Lake, Minnesota. That evening, a fire engulfed her home, destroying it completely. Inside the remains of the house, firefighters found the body of her eight-year-old son, Brian, and the remains of two family dogs. However, Peggy and her common-law husband, Bernard Rusness, were not found in the debris. Investigators concluded that the couple had likely survived the fire.

Earlier that day, Peggy and Berna ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 03, 1976
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    Victim Details

    Sep 14, 2011

    Jan 09, 2024

    Peggy

    Rusness

    89

    41

    64 inches

    118 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Apr 03, 1976

    Detroit Lakes

    Minnesota

    Becker County

    56593

    No

    21701

    Becker County Sheriff's Office

    Detroit Lakes

    Minnesota

    Becker County

    56501

    925 Lake Avenue, Minnesota

    2188472661

    County

    Law Enforcement

    09005201

    Becker County Sheriff's Office

    Brown

    Unknown

    Unknown

    09/20/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    I'm wondering if anyone has any updates on the Peggy Rusness case? I haven't been able to find any r... ...Read More
    08/15/2024
    I am devastated to hear that Peggy is missing. I had the privilege of knowing them and my heart goes... ...Read More
    11/03/2023
    Does anyone know if Peggy Rusness' case is listed in the Namus database? I'm trying to gather inform... ...Read More
    03/06/2023
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