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Evelyn Hartley
Missing Person · Open
72 years waiting · since 1953
Missing Person: Evelyn Hartley
Justice for Evelyn Hartley — the trail went cold in 1953, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What were the circumstances of Evelyn's last known contact on October 24, 1953?
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Lead #2Why have no traces of Evelyn been found despite extensive searches over seven decades?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to Evelyn's disappearance or suspicious activity that day?
Evelyn Hartley, a 15-year-old girl, disappeared on October 24, 1953, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, while wearing distinctive red denim jeans and a white blouse. Despite being missing for over 70 years, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear and no trace of her has been found. Her case remains open with the La Crosse Police Department, and anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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Lead #4Could her distinctive clothing help identify her remains if discovered?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP4579. Missing person: Evelyn Hartley.
Last known contact: 1953-10-24 in La Crosse, La Crosse, WI. Demographics: 15 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 126 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: red denim White Stag jeans, white Ship n' Shore blouse, and white bobby socks.
Investigating agency: La Crosse Police Department | 53-1543 | 1953-10-24.
Timeline of Events
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1953-10-24
Evelyn Hartley disappears
15-year-old Evelyn Hartley last known contact in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was wearing red denim White Stag jeans, white Ship n' Shore blouse, and white bobby socks.
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Case Information
Incident:October 24, 1953
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 24, 1953
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6087855962
You can remain anonymous