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Marvin Witte Missing Person Case

Last seen in Winona, Minnesota on Dec 22, 2005

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jan 9, 2024

Marvin

Witte

71

51

68 inches

220 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 22, 2005

Winona

Minnesota

Winona County

No

6339

Winona Police Department

Winona

Minnesota

Winona County

55987

Jay Rasmussen

Sgt.

201 West 3rd Street, Minnesota

5074576302

Local

Law Enforcement

06145

Jan 2, 2006

Winona Police Department

5832

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP338) and 11 other sources
Marvin Duane Witte, aged 51, was last seen on December 12, 2005, in Winona, Minnesota, after leaving the Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center around 2:30 p.m. He never returned home, and his whereabouts remain a mystery. Witte had a history of medical issues, including asthma, depression, anxiety, and panic attacks, for which he required multiple medications. His apartment was found in a concerning state on December 22, with the television still on, his pet cat unattended, and his car and motorcycle still parked outside.

Witte's disappearance raised immediate concerns, particularly as he missed a doctor's appointment on December 18, something he was known to do on occasion. However, his failure to contact family during the Christmas holidays was uncharacteristic, prompting further alarm. Authorities initially suspected suicide, as one of his prescriptions was missing, and Witte had previously mentioned that if he ever took his own life, it would be in a river. Despite extensive searches in the Mississippi River, Lake Winona, and surrounding wooded areas, no evidence was found.

While no definitive answers have surfaced, Witte's family held a memorial service for him in March 2006. His case remains open and unsolved, with the Winona Police Department continuing to investigate.
Last Seen: Dec 22, 2005

Links to Additional Sources (11)

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  • Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension - Marvin Duane Witte ...
  • Search for missing Winona man turns up no clues - Pioneer Press
  • Marvin Duane Witte - The Charley Project
  • Marvin Duane... - Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
  • Marvin Witte
  • The Most Important Decision in Life - Imprimis - Hillsdale College
  • Rev. Marvin L. Witte Obituary 2014
  • [PDF] Marvin Witte - Missing Person Bulletin
  • Marvin Henry Witte Obituary May 5, 2025 - Scott's Funeral Home
  • Marvin Witte Obituary (2014) - Legacy Remembers
  • The Disappearance of Marvin Witte

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP8357 • Found Oct 8, 2006
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 51
    Race 100%White
    Location 50%248 mi away
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 64%160 lb vs 220 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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    09/06/2024
    Did anyone else find it odd that Marvin's pet cat was left unattended in his apartment? Missing... ...Read More
    06/03/2024
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