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Bethany Bower Missing Person Case

Last seen in Newton, Illinois on Jul 28, 2021

Victim Details

Aug 19, 2021

Dec 14, 2021

Bethany

Bower

42

38

68 inches

160 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jul 28, 2021

Newton

Illinois

Jasper County

62448

No

106641

Jasper County Sheriff's Office

Newton

Illinois

Jasper County

62448

106 East Morgan Street, Illinois

6187833057

County

Law Enforcement

https://jaspercountysheriffoffice.com/

21N1150

Newton Police Department

5318

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/09/2026


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Bethany Ruby Bower, a 38-year-old woman from Newton, Illinois, vanished in late July 2021, leaving her loved ones in a state of prolonged uncertainty. At the time of her disappearance, she was living with her sister, Barb Lingafelter, and they were jointly caring for a relative at another residence. Reports indicate that on July 24, 2021, Bethany was seen leaving her home with her personal belongings and her dog. The circumstances took a bewildering turn two days later when her dog, along with a ...
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    Has anyone else been curious about the fact that Bethany's dog and purse were found on her porch? It... ...Read More
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