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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
Last Seen: Oct 18, 1974
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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
74-3635
1974-10-18
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
No
11/22/2025
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