On October 4, 2020, 47-year-old Anne Fitzsimonds was reported missing from Petersburg, North Dakota. She was last seen around 1:30 a.m., leaving a gathering at a friend's farmstead located four miles north of Petersburg. At the time of her disappearance, Anne was wearing a leather jacket, jeans, and cowboy boots, attire not suitable for the 29-degree temperatures that night.
Anne is described as standing 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing approximately 155 pounds, with red hair and brown eyes. Her family reported her missing after she failed to return home to Inkster, North Dakota, a distance of about 26 miles from the location of the party.
The Nelson County Sheriff's Office initiated an investigation into Anne's disappearance, conducting searches of the area and interviewing attendees of the gathering. Reports indicated that alcohol and possibly drugs were present at the party, and there were conflicting accounts regarding Anne's departure. Her brother, George Niece, revealed that Anne had been involved in an extramarital affair with a man identified only as 'Brad,' who reportedly drove her truck home on the night she vanished.
Despite extensive search efforts, including the use of cadaver dogs and aerial searches, no significant leads have emerged. Anne's family has been proactive in seeking information, offering a $5,000 reward for any tips leading to her whereabouts. They have also set up a GoFundMe campaign to support her two children, Valerie and John, during this challenging time.
As of November 16, 2024, Anne remains missing. The Nelson County Sheriff's Office continues to encourage anyone with information regarding her disappearance to contact them immediately. Her case remains open, and authorities are hopeful that new information will emerge to aid in locating her. Last Seen: Oct 4, 2020
