James Ruland Missing Person Case

James Ruland, a 40-year-old man from North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, was last seen on October 24, 1995. At the time, James was in the process of moving from his residence in Ripon, Wisconsin, where he lived with a roommate, to Kiel, Wisconsin. He had recently purchased a new car and asked his parents, who lived in Florida, to send him $2,500 to cover expenses. His coworkers last saw him hitchhiking, but after failing to collect his paycheck and not contacting anyone, his family reported him missing on November 4, 1995.

On November 14, his white Dodge Aires station wagon was found abandoned at the Stretch Truck Stop in North Fond du Lac. The keys were still in the ignition, and all his personal belongings were in the car. There were troubling signs, including blood on one of the car's tires and cigars in the vehicle, although James did not smoke. Authorities suspected foul play but could not gather enough evidence to make any arrests.

James had a medical condition that required a shunt implant after a severe head injury, making his disappearance even more concerning. His roommate, Jerome Baier, was later convicted of forgery for cashing the check James received from his parents, but no charges related to James' disappearance were filed.

Despite searches and investigations, no significant leads have emerged in over two decades. James' case remains unsolved, and his family continues to offer a reward for any information that could help solve the mystery.
Last Seen: Oct 24, 1995

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