Particle.news
Download on the App Store
10 ARTICLES
·
3h ago

Wisconsin Woman Found Alive After 62 Years in Voluntary Disappearance

Audrey Backeberg, missing since 1962, was located using genealogical research, confirming her decision to leave was voluntary and free of foul play.

Audrey Backeberg was 20 years old when she was reported missing out of Wisconsin in July 1962. In 2025, 62 years later, authorities learned she is alive and living in another state.
Image
Image

Overview

  • Audrey Backeberg, who vanished from Reedsburg, Wisconsin, in 1962 at age 20, has been confirmed alive and residing out of state under a new name.
  • Her disappearance was determined to be voluntary, with no evidence of criminal activity or foul play, according to the Sauk County Sheriff's Office.
  • Detective Isaac Hanson reopened the cold case in early 2025, using an Ancestry.com account linked to Backeberg’s sister to identify her location.
  • Backeberg, now 82, spoke with Detective Hanson and expressed confidence in her decision to leave, stating she has no regrets about her choice.
  • The case highlights advances in cold case investigations, including the use of genealogical tools, and underscores the challenges of balancing closure with personal privacy.