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Elmer Ross Missing Person Case

Last seen in Highland Home, Alabama on Oct 26, 1998

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Case Description

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In the pre-dawn hours of October 26, 1998, a 77-year-old man named Elmer L. Ross was seen for the last time at his home in the quiet community of Highland Home, Alabama. At approximately 1:30 a.m., he vanished, leaving behind a life and a family with no clear answers as to what became of him. Mr. Ross was living with the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a condition that could cause confusion and disorientation. This medical concern became a central point in the investigation into his disappe ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 26, 1998

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    Victim Details

    Jun 17, 2009

    Feb 14, 2020

    Elmer

    Ross

    103

    77

    66 inches

    160 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Oct 26, 1998

    Highland Home

    Alabama

    Crenshaw County

    No

    20547

    Crenshaw County Sheriff Office

    Luverne

    Alabama

    Crenshaw County

    36049

    29 Glenwood Avenue, Alabama

    3343354850

    County

    Law Enforcement

    981054

    1998-10-26

    Crenshaw County Sheriff Office

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Blue

    Blue

    05/19/2026


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    Forum Posts (3)

    I’ve been following the case of Elmer L. Ross, and one of the things that really sticks out to me ... ...Read More
    09/07/2024
    Has anyone looked into the possibility that Elmer might have been picked up by someone he knew? I st... ...Read More
    12/11/2023
    Has anyone looked into local shelters or adoption centers for dogs during the time Elmer Ross went m... ...Read More
    10/14/2023

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