The person at the center of this case
Russell Robert Wuertz
Missing Person · Open
2 years waiting · since 2023
Missing Person: Russell Robert Wuertz
Justice for Russell Robert Wuertz — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1Why has the deceased individual's identity not been scientifically confirmed despite being found in Wuertz's residence?
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timeline
Lead #2What are the exact circumstances and timeline of how the body was discovered at the residence?
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contact
Lead #3Wuertz had no contact with his only living family member for 15-20 years—could they provide information about his condition or whereabouts?
Russell Robert Wuertz, a 71-year-old man, was last known to have contact on October 15, 2023, in Fort McCoy, Marion County, Florida. A deceased individual was discovered in Wuertz's residence and is believed to be him, but the identity has not been scientifically confirmed. The case remains open pending positive identification and clarification of the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Lead #4Are there neighbors or associates who had recent contact with Wuertz that could clarify his status?
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NamUs case MP157824. Missing person: Russell Robert Wuertz.
Last known contact: 2023-10-15 in Fort McCoy, Marion, FL. Circumstances: Wuertz has had no contact with his only living family member in 15 to 20 years.
A deceased individual was found in Wuertz’s residence and is believed to be the homeowner, Russell Wuertz; however, the decedent’s identity has not been scientifically confirmed. Demographics: 71 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 180 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Marion County Sheriff's Office | 26007346 | 2026-03-30.
Timeline of Events
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2023-10-15
Last known contact
Russell Robert Wuertz had last known contact in Fort McCoy, Marion County, Florida.
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2023-10-15
Deceased found at residence
A deceased individual was discovered in Wuertz's residence, believed to be Russell Wuertz, but identity not scientifically confirmed.
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Case Information
Incident:October 15, 2023
Last Updated:June 13, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 15, 2023
Last Updated:June 13, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3527328181
You can remain anonymous