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Sara Bushland Missing Person Case

Last seen in Spooner, Wisconsin on Apr 03, 1996

Victim Details

Dec 31, 2009

Nov 07, 2022

Sara

Bushland

45

15

60 inches

104 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Apr 03, 1996

Spooner

Wisconsin

Washburn County

54801

26187

Washburn County Sheriff's Office

Shell Lake

Wisconsin

Washburn County

54871

Tia Hartl

Investigator

421 Highway 63 South, Wisconsin

7154684700

County

Law Enforcement

https://washburnsheriff.org/

S96-00591

Washburn County Sheriff's Office

8019

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

08/02/2026


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Sara Bushland, a 15-year-old girl from Spooner, Wisconsin, was reported missing on April 3, 1996. Her sudden disappearance raised alarm among her family and friends, who described her as a bright and enthusiastic teenager with a strong presence in her community. Last seen in the Spooner area, Sara's absence prompted her loved ones to quickly notify local authorities, initiating an urgent search for her.

In the days following Sara's disappearance, law enforcement launched an ex ...
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Last Seen: Apr 03, 1996

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