In the late summer of 2014, the community of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, was struck by the unsettling news of a missing resident. Russ DeLorme, a 48-year-old Caucasian male, was reported missing on the first of August. In the days that followed, concern for his well-being grew, prompting searches of the areas he was known to frequent. The effort to find him involved numerous individuals who combed through the local terrain, hoping for his safe return.
The search came to a sad conclusion on
August 17, 2014, when DeLorme's body was discovered in the Kettle Moraine Forest. The discovery was made in a remote, wooded area, bringing a tragic end to the uncertainty that had surrounded his disappearance. The location where he was found suggested a departure from his usual routines and added to the sorrow of those who knew him.
An autopsy was subsequently performed to officially determine the cause of death. The findings of the medical examiner concluded that Russ DeLorme had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This determination by the authorities officially ruled out foul play and brought a close to the investigation into his death. Consequently, there were no arrests made, and no suspects were ever sought in connection with the case, as the evidence indicated that his death was a suicide. The news brought a somber finality to the weeks of searching and hoping, leaving a community to mourn the loss of one of their own.
