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Missing Person: Beth Ann Ricketts
Case
#2766
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 30, 2026
Missing Person · Unknown
28 years waiting · since 1997

Missing Person: Beth Ann Ricketts

Justice is overdue — the trail went cold in 1997, but the truth hasn't.

NamUs case MP17248. Missing person: Beth Ann Ricketts. Last known contact: 1997-12-22 in Des Moines, Polk, IA. Circumstances: Beth Ricketts was reported missing to the Des Moines Police Department, in Des Moines on December 22, 1997. Demographics: 31 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 120 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: She was carrying a medium-sized black purse.; Clothing: She was last seen wearing black pants, a white shirt, a zebra belt and a black leather blazer.. Investigating agency: Des Moines Police Department | 1997-57018.

Case
#2766
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 30, 2026

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Incident:December 22, 1997
Last Updated:July 9, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:December 22, 1997
Last Updated:July 9, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 5152834864
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