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Peggy Ann Cottrell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Marshalltown, Iowa on May 26, 2001

Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Peggy

Ann Cottrell

91

66

5'6 - 5'7 inches

167 lbs

White

Female

May 26, 2001

Marshalltown

Iowa

Marshalltown

Marshalltown Police Departmen

640-754-5725

06/21/2026

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On May 26, 2001, 66-year-old Peggy Ann Cottrell disappeared from Marshalltown, Iowa, and has not been heard from since. A resident of the Southridge Nursing Home, Cottrell had been dropped off at the facility by a relative during the early evening hours. Just minutes later, at approximately 6:30 p.m., she was seen running away from the nursing home. Authorities believe that she left of her own accord.

At the time of her disappearance, Cottrell was described as being in a good mood, acco ...
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    I was just thinking about the fact that Peggy Ann Cottrell's purse was found along the Iowa River wi... ...Read More
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    Has anyone looked into the timing of when Peggy's purse was found along the Iowa River? It seems so ... ...Read More
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