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Ethel Lane, 86, and her 54-year-old daughter, Joyce Hess, were last seen on October 18, 1974, in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. The two women lived together on West Gazley Road. Their disappearance has puzzled authorities for decades. Shortly after their disappearance, Ethel’s brother, Johnson “John” Ramsower, who lived next door, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This has led to speculation that Ramsower’s death may be connected to the women's disappearance, but no concrete evi ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 18, 1974
Victim Details

Dec 05, 2011

Jan 08, 2024

Ethel

Lane

135

86

64 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Oct 18, 1974

Myrtle Creek

Oregon

Douglas County

97457

No

234

11064

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Roseburg

Oregon

Douglas County

97470

Brad O'Dell

Sergeant

1036 Southeast Douglas Avenue, Oregon

5414404450

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.dcso.com/

74-3635

1974-10-18

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

No

11/22/2025


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