
The person at the center of this case
Ida Dean Anderson
Justice for Ida Dean Anderson — the trail went cold in 1958, but the truth hasn't.
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What were the circumstances of Ida Dean Anderson's disappearance on September 18, 1958?
Were there any witnesses to her last movements or anyone who saw her that day?
What physical evidence or leads were documented during the initial investigation?
Ida Dean Anderson, a 21-year-old woman, disappeared on September 18, 1958, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was last known to be in contact that date, and circumstances surrounding her vanishing remain unclear after more than six decades. The case remains open with the Ann Arbor Police Department, and anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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Official wording
NamUs case MP2485. Missing person: Ida Dean Anderson.
Last known contact: 1958-09-18 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, MI. Demographics: 21 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 110 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Unknown clothing but usually wore dresses, long skirts and button up shirts in size 8/10 in women's; Eyewear: None; Footwear: Wore dress shoe flats - shoe size 5 1/2; Jewelry: No known jewelry.
Investigating agency: Ann Arbor Police Department | 09-24134 (CFS 09-3520) | 2009-05-18.
Ida Dean Anderson was last known to be in contact in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan on September 18, 1958.
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