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Milwaukee Police Department bombing
The Milwaukee Police Department bombing was a November 24, 1917, bomb attack that killed nine members of local law enforcement and a civilian in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The perpetrators were never caught but are suspected to be an anarchist terrorist cell operating in the United States in the early 20th century. The target was initially an evangelical church in the Third Ward and only killed the police officers when…
2007 · WisconsinOverturnedSteven Avery
Steven Allan Avery (born July 9, 1962) is an American from Manitowoc County, Wisconsin who was convicted of murder in 2007. He had previously been wrongfully convicted in 1985 of sexual assault and attempted murder. After serving 18 years of a 32-year sentence (six of those years being concurrent with a kidnapping sentence), Avery was exonerated by DNA testing and released in 2003, only to be charged with murder in…
2009 · WisconsinMissingDisappearance of Kayla Berg
Kayla May Berg (born August 29, 1994) is an American teenager who went missing on August 11, 2009, in Antigo, Wisconsin, United States. She was last seen when a friend drove her near a house where she believed her boyfriend was staying. Berg never returned home, and she did not make contact with family or friends after that evening.
2026 · Wauwatosa, WisconsinMissingJuan Trujillo Nino
Juan Trujillo Nino, 25 at the time, was last known to be in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin on March 20, 2026. NamUs case MP157541.
1925 · WisconsinUnsolvedArthur "Buddy" Schumacher
Arthur Louis "Buddy" Schumacher (September 2, 1916 – July 1925) was an 8-year-old from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, who was murdered in 1925. His body was discovered on September 12, 1925. Two suspects were interviewed in connection with the case, but it remains unsolved.
1985 · Green Bay (Ashwaubenon), WisconsinMissingJanet Robinson
Janet Robinson, 40 at the time, was last known to be in Green Bay (Ashwaubenon), Wisconsin on April 1, 1985. NamUs case MP12731.
Year unknown · WisconsinOverturned
Robert Lee Stinson case
Robert Lee Stinson is an innocent Wisconsin man who was charged with the rape and murder of a 63-year-old woman, Ione Cychosz. Cychosz’ body was discovered in a vacant lot close to Stinson's backyard. Bite marks that were left on the body were analyzed by Lowell T. Johnson, a forensic dentist, who advised that the bites were left by someone missing their front tooth.
1953 · WisconsinMissingDisappearance of Evelyn Hartley
Evelyn Grace Hartley (born November 22, 1938) was an American teenager who mysteriously disappeared on October 24, 1953, from La Crosse County, Wisconsin. Her disappearance sparked a search involving 2,000 people. In the year following her disappearance, investigators questioned more than 3,500 people though as of 2026 the case remains unsolved.
1916 · WisconsinMissingDavid M. Kelly
David Marsh Kelly (born February 11, 1841; disappeared January 21, 1916) was an American lawyer and Republican politician from Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was the 29th speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly (1879) and also served two years in the Wisconsin Senate (1880, 1881), representing Brown County. He disappeared mysteriously in 1916 and was never heard from again.
2008 · WisconsinUnsolvedMurder of Amy Yeary
Amy Marie Yeary (December 9, 1989 – c. August 15 or 24, 2008) was an American teenager whose body was discovered on November 23, 2008, near Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Her body remained unidentified for 13 years before investigators announced her identification via forensic genealogy and dental records on November 23, 2021.
2006 · WisconsinOverturnedGeorgia Thompson
Georgia L. Thompson (born c. 1950) is a Wisconsin civil servant who was wrongfully convicted of federal corruption charges in 2006, then exonerated by an appeals court in 2007. Thompson is a Madison native, and graduated from Madison East High School in 1968.
Year unknown · WisconsinUnsolvedRay Ryan
Raymond John Ryan (January 9, 1904 in Watertown, Wisconsin – October 18, 1977) was an American professional gambler, oilman, promoter, and developer. Described as having a larger-than-life personality, he mingled with prominent businesspeople and movie stars, as well as with cardsharps and mobsters on his path to fame and fortune. His sensational murder case was never solved.
2009 · Saint Croix Falls, WisconsinMissingRose Bly
Rose Bly, 21 at the time, was last known to be in Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin on August 21, 2009. NamUs case MP5261.
1995 · North Fond du Lac, WisconsinMissingJames Ruland
James Ruland, 40 at the time, was last known to be in North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on October 24, 1995. NamUs case MP8083.
2012 · Black River Falls, WisconsinMissingGene Cloud, Jr.
Gene Cloud, Jr., 20 at the time, was last known to be in Black River Falls, Wisconsin on January 25, 2012. NamUs case MP21322.
1995 · WisconsinMissing
JAMES S. RULAND - NORTH FOND du LAC, WISCONSIN
October 26, 1995 North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
2023 · South Milwaukee, WisconsinMissingKevin McManus
Kevin McManus, 43 at the time, was last known to be in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 7, 2023. NamUs case MP108016.
2022 · Mason, WisconsinMissingMarc Arthun
Marc Arthun, 53 at the time, was last known to be in Mason, Wisconsin on December 10, 2022. NamUs case MP117473.
2014 · Beloit, WisconsinMissingChristina Dean
Christina Dean, 37 at the time, was last known to be in Beloit, Wisconsin on August 4, 2014. NamUs case MP109610.
1980 · Ashland, WisconsinMissingAndrew Viater
Andrew Viater, 22 at the time, was last known to be in Ashland, Wisconsin on January 22, 1980. NamUs case MP20159.
2004 · Madison, WisconsinMissingAmos Mortier
Amos Mortier, 27 at the time, was last known to be in Madison, Wisconsin on November 8, 2004. NamUs case MP296.
2004 · Milwaukee, WisconsinMissingTarena Hopgood
Tarena Hopgood, 32 at the time, was last known to be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 10, 2004. NamUs case MP291.
1953 · La Crosse, WisconsinMissingEvelyn Hartley
Evelyn Hartley, 15 at the time, was last known to be in La Crosse, Wisconsin on October 24, 1953. NamUs case MP4579.
1986 · Milwaukee field officeUnsolvedRae Elaine Tourtillott
Murder Victim Menominee Indian Reservation, Wisconsin October 15, 1986