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Bethany Bower Missing Person Case

Last seen in Newton, Illinois on Jul 28, 2021

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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 ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 28, 2021

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    Victim Details

    Aug 19, 2021

    Dec 14, 2021

    Bethany

    Bower

    41

    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

    06/03/2026


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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
    02/04/2024
    I was looking into Bethany Ruby Bower's case, and I can't stop thinking about the timeline of her di... ...Read More
    04/01/2023

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