
The person at the center of this case
Ruth Barbara Lee Goozmer
Justice for Ruth Barbara Lee Goozmer — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Ruth typically lives a homeless lifestyle—where might she seek shelter or services in Anchorage?
Did anyone see Ruth after she left the family member's residence on January 7?
She was wearing distinctive plaid black, white, and purple pajamas—has anyone spotted these clothing items?
Ruth Barbara Lee Goozmer, a 30-year-old Alaska Native woman, disappeared on January 7, 2026, after leaving a family member's residence in Anchorage and never returning. She typically lives a homeless lifestyle, which complicates search efforts and raises concerns about her safety and whereabouts. The Anchorage Police Department is actively investigating, and anyone with information about her location or circumstances is urged to contact authorities.
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What are the known homeless encampments, shelters, or gathering places Ruth frequented in Anchorage?
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NamUs case MP156233. Missing person: Ruth Barbara Lee Goozmer.
Last known contact: 2026-01-07 in Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. Circumstances: Ruth left a family member's residence and never returned.
She usually lives a homeless lifestyle. Demographics: 30 years, Female, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 158 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Plaid black, white and purple pajamas.
Investigating agency: Anchorage Police Department | 260001159 | 2026-01-11.
Ruth left a family member's residence in Anchorage and never returned.
Anchorage Police Department opened missing person investigation (NamUs case MP156233).
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.