The person at the center of this case
Sara Anne Bushland
Missing Person · Open
30 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Sara Anne Bushland
Justice for Sara Anne Bushland — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1What were Sara's activities and plans on April 3, 1996?
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witness
Lead #2Who saw Sara last and under what circumstances did they part ways?
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clue
Lead #3Why was a 15-year-old girl in Spooner on that date—was she at school, home, or elsewhere?
Sara Anne Bushland, a 15-year-old girl, disappeared on April 3, 1996, in Spooner, Wisconsin, and has not been found. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and investigators have not determined whether she left voluntarily or came to harm. Anyone with information about Sara's whereabouts or what happened that day is urged to contact the Washburn County Sheriff's Office.
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Lead #4Have her eyeglasses, rings, or class ring ever been recovered?
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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.
Timeline of Events
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1996-04-03
Sara Anne Bushland Last Seen
Sara Anne Bushland, age 15, was last seen in Spooner, Wisconsin. She was wearing wire-framed eyeglasses, silver rings on her right hand, and a class ring with a black stone.
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Case Information
Incident:April 3, 1996
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 3, 1996
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7154684700
You can remain anonymous