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Aaron Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Birchwood, Wisconsin on Oct 12, 2020

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Victim Details

Dec 16, 2020

Jan 12, 2024

Aaron

Johnson

40

34

66 inches

200 lbs

220 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 12, 2020

Birchwood

Wisconsin

Rusk County

54817

No

96937

Rusk County Sheriff's Office

Ladysmith

Wisconsin

Rusk County

54848

311 Miner Avenue East, Wisconsin

7155322200

County

Law Enforcement

https://ruskcounty.org/sheriff

20C-04979

Dec 16, 2020

Rusk County Sheriff's Office

6872

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP76505) and 11 other sources
Aaron Scott Johnson, 34, was last seen in Birchwood, Wisconsin, on October 12, 2020. He was dropped off the previous evening at a location known as "Six Mile Corner" on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation by friends after having an argument with his wife. His vehicle, a maroon Dodge Dakota, was left parked on the roadside due to brake issues. The next day, a witness reported seeing a man matching Aaron’s description walking along a remote road in socks, boxer shorts, and a tank top. Despite being asked if he needed help, the man declined and continued walking. A photograph of this encounter, later confirmed by family as Aaron, was not reported until two months later.

After his disappearance, his truck was located in December 2020, along with several of his personal belongings, including clothing, his boots, and identification, scattered across a wide area. These findings, combined with his state of undress, led to concerns that he may have been experiencing hypothermia-induced disorientation, a phenomenon known as "paradoxical undressing." Aaron was also struggling with methamphetamine addiction at the time, which might have played a role in his erratic behavior.

Despite extensive searches of the surrounding area, Aaron Johnson remains missing, and authorities continue to seek information that could help resolve his case.
Last Seen: Oct 12, 2020

Links to Additional Sources (11)

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  • Aaron Scott Johnson - Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy Inc's
  • Aaron Scott Johnson - The Charley Project
  • MP of the week: Aaron Johnson - The Charley Project Blog
  • Rusk County Releases Photo of Aaron Johnson Taken Day After He ...
  • Aaron (AJ) Scott Johnson has been missing since 10/12/2020 from ...
  • Search continues for Aaron Johnson, last seen in 2020 | kare11.com
  • WI- Aaron S. Johnson, 34, Birchwood, 11 Oct 2020 | Websleuths
  • Aaron Johnson has been missing since October 11th, 2020 when he ...
  • 253 // Aaron AJ Johnson – Missing - Apple Podcasts
  • MISSING: Have you seen Aaron Johnson? : r/wisconsin - Reddit
  • AARON JOHNSON Birchwood, Wisconsin 10/11/2020 ... - Facebook

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — St Paul, Minnesota
    UP148173 • Found May 23, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%89 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 76%154 lb vs 200–220 lb

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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