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Sara Anne Bushland

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Sara Anne Bushland

Case
#3075
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 15, 2026
Washburn County Sheriff's Office
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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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

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?

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witness
Lead #2

Who was the last person to see Sara on April 3, 1996, and what were the exact circumstances of her disappearance?

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clue
Lead #3

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.

Case
#3075
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 15, 2026
Washburn County Sheriff's Office

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Source Narrative

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

Last Seen

Sara Anne Bushland was last seen in Spooner, Wisconsin on April 3, 1996

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Case Information

Incident:April 3, 1996
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:April 3, 1996
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 7154684700
You can remain anonymous