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Marcus Rutledge

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Marcus Rutledge

Case
#1039
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI (VICAP) / Nashville Police Department
Violent Crime · Open
28 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 #1

Why was Rutledge's vehicle abandoned at Riverwood apartments 21 miles away? Did he drive there voluntarily or was he taken?

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location
Lead #2

What is the significance of Riverwood apartments as a location? Did Rutledge have connections there?

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suspect
Lead #3

Were there any witnesses to Rutledge leaving his home or anyone seen near his vehicle at Riverwood?

Marcus Rutledge disappeared from his Nashville, Tennessee home on June 8, 1998, and has not been seen or heard from since nearly 26 years ago. His 1995 red Plymouth Neon was found abandoned 21 miles away at Riverwood apartments, raising questions about what happened after he left home. The case remains unsolved, and investigators are seeking information about his disappearance and the circumstances surrounding his vehicle's discovery.

Case
#1039
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI (VICAP) / Nashville Police Department

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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evidence
Lead #4

What forensic evidence was found in or around the vehicle that might indicate foul play?

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timeline
Lead #5

What is the exact timeline between when Rutledge was last seen and when his vehicle was discovered?

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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 Plymouth Neon with Michigan license plate PEX755 was also missing at the time.

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1998-06-08

Vehicle Discovery

Rutledge's 1995 red 4-door Plymouth Neon (Michigan plate PEX755) was recovered from the parking lot of Riverwood apartments, approximately 21 miles west of his home.

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Case Information

Incident:June 8, 1998
Last Updated:June 15, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:June 8, 1998
Last Updated:June 15, 2026