The person at the center of this case
Ryan W Bidstrup
Missing Person · Open
15 years waiting · since 2011
Missing Person: Ryan W Bidstrup
Justice for Ryan W Bidstrup — the trail went cold in 2011, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1What route did Ryan take from the party to Pumpkin Hill Market, and were there any obstacles or diversions?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Ryan walking toward Pumpkin Hill Market that night or in the hours after midnight?
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timeline
Lead #3Who was supposed to pick up Ryan at Pumpkin Hill Market, and what time did they arrive?
Ryan W Bidstrup, a 21-year-old male, disappeared on March 31, 2011, after leaving a party in Ledyard, Connecticut around midnight. He was expected to walk to Pumpkin Hill Market for pickup but never arrived. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue seeking information about his movements that night.
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Lead #4Were there any signs of foul play, or did Ryan voluntarily leave the area?
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NamUs case MP23651. Missing person: Ryan W Bidstrup.
Last known contact: 2011-03-31 in Ledyard, New London, CT. Circumstances: Went to a party in Ledyard, CT on 3/31/2011.
He was reported to have left around midnight and was supposed to walk to Pumpkin Hill Market to be picked up. Demographics: 21 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue jacket and hoodie; Eyewear: Glasses; Footwear: Sneakers.
Investigating agency: Ledyard Police Department | 19-322-OF.
Timeline of Events
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2011-03-31
23:59Left party
Ryan left a party in Ledyard, CT around midnight on March 31, 2011
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2011-03-31
00:00Failed to arrive at pickup
Ryan was expected to walk to Pumpkin Hill Market for pickup but never arrived
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Case Information
Incident:March 31, 2011 at 11:59 PM
Last Updated:July 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 31, 2011 at 11:59 PM
Last Updated:July 11, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8604646400
You can remain anonymous