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John Fruehauf Missing Person Case

Last seen in Niagara Falls, New York on May 22, 2012

Victim Details

Jul 20, 2018

Apr 12, 2024

John

Fruehauf

79

65

76 inches

220 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 22, 2012

Niagara Falls

New York

Niagara County

14303

140617

Cheektowaga Police Department

Cheektowaga

New York

Erie County

14227

3223 Union Road, New York

7166863510

Local

Law Enforcement

http://cpdny.org

SCHE05978

Cheektowaga Police Department

na

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

09/16/2026


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On a spring day in 2012, 65-year-old John Fruehauf was last seen in the scenic Niagara Falls State Park in New York. It was May 22nd of that year, and since that day, his whereabouts have remained a mystery. At the time he went missing, John was described as a white male, standing at a tall six feet four inches and weighing around 220 pounds. He had gray or partially gray hair and blue eyes. Distinctive tattoos marked his arms: the name 'Arlene' was on his right forearm, 'Irene� ...
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Last Seen: May 22, 2012

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP51320 | NamUs
  • John Fruehauf Missing Person Flyer | Niagara Falls, New York

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    Has anyone else looked into the significance of the tattoos John Fruehauf had? It seems like the nam... ...Read More
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