Orin Anderson was 16 when he was reported missing from Mequon, Wisconsin, on August 26, 1973. Family and friends described him as a bright, engaged teenager with a close-knit circle; he was last seen in the Mequon area. Authorities began searches of parks and neighborhoods where he spent time and interviewed friends, family, and acquaintances, but those early inquiries produced no significant leads.

Orin’s family has kept his case in the public eye through local media, community events, and outreach, trying to generate tips and keep hope alive. The investigation stalled despite initial efforts, leaving many unanswered questions about what happened after he was last seen.

If anyone knew Orin, remembers seeing him in Mequon around late August 1973, or has information that could help his family, please come forward.