Gerald Ruskamp

Murdered
Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Gerald Ruskamp, 65, was found dead in his home in Wisner, Nebraska on September 7, 2022, following a distressing incident involving gunshot wounds. His son, Carl Ruskamp, 31, is accused of shooting his father. According to court documents, Carl Ruskamp called the police after a gunshot was heard, claiming he saw a masked individual fleeing the scene. However, further investigation has led to Carl facing charges of first-degree murder, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, and possession of ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (10)
See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • NSP Investigating Shooting Death in Rural Wayne County | Nebraska State Patrol

    •     ...View 9 additional sources
    Victim Details

    Gerald Ruskamp

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Wisner

    NE

    2022-09-07

    65

    Gerald

    Ruskamp

    Yes

    12/01/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone heard if there is any DNA evidence in the Gerald case? I'm curious to know if that aspect... ...Read More
    05/24/2024
    Is there a reward being offered for information leading to the arrest of Gerald's murderer? I'm just... ...Read More
    05/06/2023
    Has anyone heard any updates on the Gerald Ruskamp case? I've been following it closely and am curio... ...Read More
    03/09/2023
    Other Murder Cases from Nebraska

    Terrell Brown

    Murdered: Jun 05, 2015
    Terrell Brown, a 36-year-old man from Omaha, Nebraska, tragically lost his life on June 5, 2015. His i ...Read More

    Traquez Swift

    Murdered: Apr 17, 2021
    On April 17, 2021, a tragic incident occurred at the Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, resulting in i ...Read More

    Irvin Settje Jr

    Murdered: Apr 22, 1988
    Irvin Settje Jr. was tragically murdered on April 22, 1988, while working the night shift at a gas s ...Read More

    Andrew Peek

    Murdered: Aug 12, 2018
    On August 12, 2018, a tragic incident occurred at a Bucky's gas station located at 30th and Dodge in i ...Read More

    Terry Knowles

    Murdered: Dec 31, 2012
    Terry Knowles, 34, was shot and killed inside a home in North Omaha early on December 31, 2012. Poli l ...Read More

    Deving Willis-Smith

    Murdered: Jul 19, 2023
    On July 19, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in Omaha, Nebraska, resulting in the death of 30-year-o - ...Read More

    JaSean Coleman

    Murdered: Mar 04, 2024
    On March 4, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, resulting in the death of f ...Read More