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Ruth Baumgardner Missing Person Case

Last seen in Delaware, Ohio on May 04, 1937

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In the spring of 1937, Ruth Elizabeth Baumgardner was a 22-year-old senior art major at Ohio Wesleyan University, on the verge of graduation. A member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, she was known to be a popular and good student. Engaged to be married to a young man from her hometown of Lakewood, Ohio, Ruth's future seemed bright. However, in the weeks leading up to her disappearance, she had expressed feelings of being overwhelmed and tired due to her studies and extracurricular activi ...Read More
Last Seen: May 04, 1937

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    Victim Details

    Jan 27, 2019

    Jul 05, 2023

    Ruth

    Baumgardner

    108

    21

    65 inches

    110 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    May 04, 1937

    Delaware

    Ohio

    Delaware County

    43015

    No

    46898

    Delaware Police Department

    Delaware

    Ohio

    Delaware County

    43015

    70 North Union Street, Ohio

    7402031111

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    http://www.delawareohio.net/police-department-page/

    2023-30012350

    Delaware Police Department

    9867

    Blond/Strawberry

    Blue

    Blue

    No

    06/10/2026


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    Forum Posts (4)

    This is a strange one. My initial inclination is she voluntarily ran away from the stressors of l... ...Read More
    06/23/2026

    I've just stumbled upon a pretty odd detail about Ruth Baumgardner's case that I haven't seen discus... ...Read More
    12/04/2023
    I've been diving into Ruth Baumgardner's case again, and something about the alarm clock has got me ... ...Read More
    05/19/2023
    Hey everyone, I’ve been diving into Ruth Baumgardner’s case, and one detail keeps sticking out t... ...Read More
    05/07/2023

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