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Howard Strupe Missing Person Case

Last seen in Rayland, Ohio on Sep 23, 2018

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Case Description

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In the small community of Rayland, Ohio, a quiet Sunday in the early autumn of 2018 marked the beginning of a prolonged and sorrowful mystery for the family of Howard Frederick Strupe. Known affectionately as 'Hank' to his friends and loved ones, the 54-year-old man was last seen on September 23rd of that year. At the time of his disappearance, he was living with his mother on County Road 28. Concern grew when he seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind a family desperate for ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 23, 2018

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    Victim Details

    Feb 27, 2020

    Jan 12, 2024

    Howard

    Strupe

    60

    54

    71 inches

    170 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Sep 23, 2018

    Rayland

    Ohio

    Jefferson County

    43943

    Unknown

    75826

    Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

    Steubenville

    Ohio

    Jefferson County

    43952

    16001 State Route 7 St 2, Ohio

    7402838600

    County

    18-1962

    Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

    8195

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    06/17/2026


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    Forum Posts (1)

    Has anyone looked into the possibility that Hank might have left on his own to start fresh somewhere... ...Read More
    03/14/2023

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