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Ruth Dorsey

Do you know what happened to Ruth Dorsey?

  • Last updated: March 6, 2023
  • Opelika, AL
  • August 17, 1974

Overview of Ruth Dorsey

Dorsey was last seen on August 17, 1974 in Opelika, Alabama. She visited the Spring Villa Grocery between 16.30 and 17.00 and got gasoline for her car, a 1972 Ford Galaxy. Dorsey told the gas station attendant that a relative had called her and she was going to pick the person up.

One of Dorsey's neighbors reported seeing her turn into her driveway at 18.00. She has not been seen since. She was reported missing after she failed to arrive at church the next day.

When authorities went to Dorsey's home on Route 1 in Opelika, they found the front door open and a side door unlocked. Laundry was hanging on the outside clothesline, Dorsey's Bible and Sunday School teaching materials were laid out on the table, and her bed did not appear to have been slept in. Her three dogs were found in the bathroom.

Dorsey's car was found in downtown Opelika near the First Baptist Church after her disappearance. The keys were in the ignition and her eyeglasses and purse were on the front seat. Nothing appeared to be missing from the purse and it contained $11 in cash. There have been no withdrawals from Dorsey's account since she disappeared.

Information

  1. Date Missing:August 17, 1974
  2. Birthday:July 21, 1905
  3. Current Age:119
  4. Age at Incident:69
  5. NAMUS Number:MP4796
  6. Race:White / Caucasian
  7. Gender:Female
  8. Height:64
  9. Weight:105
  10. Hair Color:Brown
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