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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Lead #1What scientific identification methods are being used to confirm the decedent's identity?
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Lead #2Why has Wuertz had no contact with his only living family member for 15-20 years?
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Lead #3What were the circumstances surrounding the death and how long had the body been in the residence?
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, though scientific identification has not yet been confirmed. The case remains open pending definitive identification and clarification of the circumstances surrounding his death.
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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 last known contact in Fort McCoy, Marion, FL
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2023-10-15
Deceased Individual Found
A deceased individual was discovered in Wuertz's residence and is believed to be the homeowner; identity not yet scientifically confirmed
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Case Information
Incident:October 15, 2023
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 15, 2023
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3527328181
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