The person at the center of this case
Marcus Rutledge
Violent Crime · Open
27 years waiting · since 1998
MARCUS RUTLEDGE - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Justice for Marcus Rutledge — the trail went cold in 1998, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Why was Rutledge's red Plymouth Neon abandoned at Riverwood apartments 21 miles away from his home? Did he drive there voluntarily or was he taken?
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location
Lead #2What is the significance of the Riverwood apartments location? Did Rutledge have connections there?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Rutledge or his vehicle between his home and the Riverwood apartments on June 8, 1998?
Marcus Rutledge disappeared from his Nashville, Tennessee home on June 8, 1998, and has not been seen or heard from since. His red 1995 Plymouth Neon was found abandoned at Riverwood apartments approximately 21 miles west of his residence, suggesting possible foul play or voluntary disappearance with transportation. The case remains unsolved, and investigators seek information about his whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding his vanishing.
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clue
Lead #4Were there signs of struggle at Rutledge's home or evidence of foul play in or around the vehicle?
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Source Narrative
June 8, 1998 Nashville, Tennessee Marcus Rutledge was last seen on June 8, 1998, at his home in Nashville, Tennessee. At the time of his disappearance, his 1995 red 4-door Plymouth Neon, Michigan license plate PEX755, was also missing; however, it was later recovered from the parking lot of the Riverwood apartments approximately 21 miles west of Rutledge’s home.
Rutledge has not been seen or heard from since.
Timeline of Events
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1998-06-08
Marcus Rutledge Disappearance
Marcus Rutledge last seen at his home in Nashville, Tennessee. His 1995 red 4-door Plymouth Neon with Michigan license plate PEX755 was also missing at the time.
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1998-06-08
Vehicle Recovery
1995 red Plymouth Neon (Michigan plate PEX755) recovered from Riverwood apartments parking lot, approximately 21 miles west of Rutledge's home.
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Case Information
Incident:June 8, 1998
Last Updated:May 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 8, 1998
Last Updated:May 19, 2026