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In the quiet community of Oak Grove, Arkansas, a family was facing a difficult time that would lead to a long and painful mystery. Vernal Robert Ness, known to his friends and family as Bob, was a 41-year-old man who, in early 2001, was going through a period of personal turmoil. Following a separation from his wife, he made the decision to leave their shared residence. On or about January 15th of that year, he departed from his home, and from that point on, all communication from him ceased, le ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 15, 2001

Victim Details

Apr 28, 2011

Jan 12, 2024

Vernal

Ness

65

41

74 inches

250 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 15, 2001

Oak Grove

Arkansas

Carroll County

3952

Carroll County Sheriff's Office

Berryville

Arkansas

Carroll County

72616

James Rusterholz

Investigator

205 Hailey Road, Arkansas

8704232901

County

Law Enforcement

27-8-01

Carroll County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

05/28/2026


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