The person at the center of this case
Victor Harold Travis ("Bunk")
Missing Person · Open / Unsolved
73 years waiting · since 1952
Missing Person: Victor Harold Travis
Justice for Victor Harold Travis ("Bunk") — the trail went cold in 1952, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What happened to Victor's hunting partner from Milwaukee, and why has he never been identified or located?
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location
Lead #2Why were Victor's dog, rifle, and clothing left behind on the property—what does this suggest about the circumstances of his disappearance?
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suspect
Lead #3What was the connection between the hunting property and Ed Gein's adjacent land, and was Gein ever investigated in relation to this disappearance?
On November 1, 1952, Victor Harold Travis, a 42-year-old hunter from Plainfield, Wisconsin, disappeared while hunting with a companion near property adjacent to Ed Gein's land. His hunting dog, rifle, and clothing were discovered on the property, but neither Victor nor his hunting partner were ever found or heard from again. The case remains unsolved after more than 70 years, with critical questions about what happened to both men and why they vanished without a trace.
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witness
Lead #4Who were the bartenders or patrons at the bar(s) they visited, and did anyone see or interact with the two men that day?
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timeline
Lead #5What is the exact timeline of events on November 1, 1952, and when was the hunting equipment first discovered?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP148337. Missing person: Victor Harold Travis.
Last known contact: 1952-11-01 in Plainfield, Waushara, WI. Circumstances: On November 1, 1952, Victor Travis (Bunk) went hunting with a companion and never returned home.
His hunting partner was reportedly from Milwaukee, WI. They stopped to drink at a bar(s) on their way to a piece of property adjacent to Ed Gein's property.
Victor's hunting dog, rifle, and clothing were found on this property. Neither Victor or his hunting partner were seen or heard from again.
Demographics: 42 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 144 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Adams County Sheriff's Office | 52-1101 | 2025-05-30.
Timeline of Events
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1952-11-01
Victor Travis and hunting partner disappear
Victor Travis went hunting with a companion from Milwaukee. They stopped at bar(s) en route to a hunting property adjacent to Ed Gein's property. Neither man was seen or heard from again.
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1952-11-01
Hunting equipment and clothing discovered
Victor's hunting dog, rifle, and clothing were found on the property where he was hunting.
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Case Information
Incident:November 1, 1952
Last Updated:September 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 1, 1952
Last Updated:September 29, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6083393304
You can remain anonymous