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Feb 27, 2020
Jan 12, 2024
Howard
Strupe
60
54
71 inches
170 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the small community of Rayland, Ohio, a quiet Sunday in the early autumn of 2018 marked the beginning of a prolonged and sorrowful mystery for the family of Howard Frederick Strupe. Known affectionately as "Hank" to his friends and loved ones, the 54-year-old man was last seen on September 23rd of that year. At the time of his disappearance, he was living with his mother on County Road 28. Concern grew when he seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind a family desperate for answers. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were concerning to his family, particularly as they reported he had been dealing with depression. Howard was a man with distinct features that his family hoped would make him easily recognizable. Standing at 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing around 170 pounds, he had brown hair and brown eyes. His appearance was further characterized by several tattoos on his chest, back, and both of his forearms. In the immediate aftermath of him being reported missing, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Cross Creek Township Police Department launched an investigation. Search parties were organized by concerned local authorities and community members, who combed the area near his home in the hope of finding any sign of him. Despite these earnest efforts, their searches yielded no clues as to his whereabouts. As days turned into weeks, and weeks into years, the lack of information regarding Howard's case has been a heavy burden for his family and the tight-knit Rayland community. Law enforcement agencies have made public appeals for any information that could lead to a breakthrough in the case. The investigation into what happened to Howard Strupe remains open, a lingering question in the hearts of those who know him. His case is a somber reminder of the enduring pain and uncertainty that surrounds the disappearance of a loved one. The official investigation, led by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, continues to seek any piece of information that might finally bring closure to a family that has waited too long for answers.
Sep 23, 2018
Rayland
Ohio
Jefferson County
43943
Unknown
75826
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Steubenville
Ohio
Jefferson County
43952
16001 State Route 7 St 2, Ohio
7402838600
County
18-1962
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
8195
Brown
Brown
Brown
05/25/2026
