Peggy Ann Cottrell Missing from Marshalltown, Iowa age 66

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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 ...Read More
Last Seen: May 26, 2001

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Victim Details

Created

Jan 27, 2026

Case Added

Jan 27, 2026

Firstname

Peggy

Lastname

Ann Cottrell

Current Age

66

Age At Disappearance

66

Height

5'6 - 5'7 inches

Weight

167 lbs

Ethnicity

White

Gender

Female

Notes

Cottrell resided at the Southridge Nursing Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A relative dropped her off at the facility during the early evening hours of May 26, 2001. She was last seen running away from the home only minutes later, at approximately 6:30 p.m. Authorities believe that she left of her own accord. She has never been heard from again. A fisherman discovered Cottrell's purse along the banks of the Iowa River several weeks after she was reported missing. Her identification and cash were inside the handbag. Her case remains unsolved.

Last Seen

May 26, 2001

City

Marshalltown

State

Iowa

Zip Code

Marshalltown

Vehicles

3

Agency Name

Marshalltown Police Departmen

Agency Phone

640-754-5725

Last Updated

01/27/2026

Peggy Ann Cottrell
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