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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP75655) and 5 other sources
In the autumn of 2020, a young woman named Leanna Rae Ball, aged 21, vanished from her hometown of Norman, Oklahoma. She was last seen on October 16, 2020. Leanna was a Caucasian female with brown hair and green eyes, standing at approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing around 100 pounds. The days turned into weeks, and with no word from Leanna, concern grew among her family and friends, leading to her being reported as a missing person. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance were unclear, leaving her loved ones grappling with uncertainty and fear.

As the Norman Police Department delved into her case, details began to emerge that painted a troubling picture. Investigators announced that they suspected foul play was involved in Leanna's disappearance and began treating her case as a potential homicide. Authorities identified two individuals, James Brueggert and Skyler Branton, as persons of interest. It is believed that they were among the last people to have seen Leanna before she went missing and may hold crucial information regarding what happened to her. Investigators have also suggested that Leanna's history with substance use may have played a role in the events leading up to her disappearance.

The investigation into Leanna Ball's disappearance has faced significant challenges, and her whereabouts remain unknown. The lack of concrete leads has deepened the mystery, leaving a community searching for answers and a family desperate for closure. The Norman Police Department has urged the public to come forward with any information that might help solve the case. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open, a poignant and unresolved story of a young woman who vanished, leaving behind a host of unanswered questions. Her family continues their search for answers, holding out hope that one day they will know what happened to Leanna.

Last Seen: Oct 16, 2020

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Moore, Oklahoma
UP156660 • Found Feb 28, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–28 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 48%133 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 50%Blue vs Green

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.