Bethany Ruby Bower, 38, of Newton, Illinois, disappeared in late July 2021 after leaving home with her personal belongings and her dog on July 24, 2021. Two days later the dog and a purse containing her credit cards were found on the front porch, and family members say she left without her cell phone, money, or any form of transportation. Bethany’s last known social media activity was a Facebook post on July 28, 2021, the same day she was last seen at the residence where she lived with her sister, Barb Lingafelter.

Bethany was reported missing on July 31, 2021. The Newton Police Department and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Illinois State Police, have conducted searches and followed leads; investigators say some tips have been hearsay and the case remains unsolved. Her family stresses that she never previously left for more than a day or two without saying where she was going.

Does anyone who lived in or near Newton in July 2021 remember seeing Bethany, her dog, or any unusual activity around July 24–28 that might help investigators?