
The person at the center of this case
Sara Anne Bushland
Justice for Sara Anne Bushland — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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Sara was wearing distinctive jewelry including silver rings on her right hand and a class ring with a black stone—have these items ever been found?
Who was the last person to see Sara on April 3, 1996, and what were the exact circumstances of her disappearance?
Why has this case remained unsolved for over 25 years—are there any leads or witnesses who have never come forward?
Sara Anne Bushland, a 15-year-old girl, disappeared on April 3, 1996, in Spooner, Wisconsin, and has not been located in over 25 years. She was last seen wearing wire-framed eyeglasses, silver rings on her right hand, and a class ring with a black stone. Despite the passage of time, investigators and the public are encouraged to come forward with any information that could help solve this long-standing missing persons case.
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Official wording
NamUs case MP4441. Missing person: Sara Anne Bushland.
Last known contact: 1996-04-03 in Spooner, Washburn, WI. Circumstances: Sara was last seen on April 3, 1996 in Spooner, Wisconsin.
Demographics: 15 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 104 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Eyewear: At the time of her disappearance, Sara wore wire framed eyeglasses.; Jewelry: When she was last seen, Sara was wearing silver rings on her right hand and a class ring with a black stone.. Investigating agency: Washburn County Sheriff's Office | S96-00591.
Sara Anne Bushland was last seen in Spooner, Wisconsin on April 3, 1996
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.