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Case Description
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Sara Bushland, a 15-year-old girl from Spooner, Wisconsin, was reported missing on April 3, 1996. Her sudden disappearance raised alarm among her family and friends, who described her as a bright and enthusiastic teenager with a strong presence in her community. Last seen in the Spooner area, Sara's absence prompted her loved ones to quickly notify local authorities, initiating an urgent search for her.
In the days following Sara's disappearance, law enforcement launched an extensive in ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 03, 1996
In the days following Sara's disappearance, law enforcement launched an extensive in ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 03, 1996
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Dec 31, 2009
Nov 07, 2022
Sara
Bushland
43
15
60 inches
104 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Apr 03, 1996
Spooner
Wisconsin
Washburn County
54801
249
26187
Washburn County Sheriff's Office
Shell Lake
Wisconsin
Washburn County
54871
Tia Hartl
Investigator
421 Highway 63 South, Wisconsin
7154684700
County
Law Enforcement
S96-00591
Washburn County Sheriff's Office
8019
Blond/Strawberry
Blue
Blue
11/09/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else looked into the timeline discrepancies in Sara Bushland's case? I've been reading th... ...Read More
12/26/2024
12/26/2024
Hey everyone, I was just reading through some old articles on Sara Bushland's case and something rea... ...Read More
11/01/2024
11/01/2024
Does anyone know more about the "Sara's Steps" memorial walk her family organized? I read about it s... ...Read More
04/01/2023
04/01/2023
