A cold case in Wisconsin, dating back over 60 years, concerning a missing mother has finally reached a resolution.
According to a media release from the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office, Audrey Buckeberg, who is now 82, was located and is “alive.” The sheriff’s office noted that she is currently residing out of state. Further investigation revealed that her disappearance was voluntary, not linked to any criminal activity or foul play.
Audrey vanished on July 7, 1962, from her family’s residence. A babysitter had informed authorities that she and Audrey were hitchhiking to Madison, Wisconsin, before catching a Greyhound bus to Indianapolis, Indiana.
The babysitter recounted that she later spotted Audrey walking away from the bus stop, after which neither of them returned home, and no further inquiries were made. The Charlie Project notes that Audrey had married Ronald Buckeberg around the age of 15, but their relationship faced troubles, including allegations of abuse.
It seems that Audrey made a conscious decision to leave, as per the babysitter’s account, who stated Audrey had given her consent for the departure. However, Buckeberg’s family disputes this, maintaining that Audrey would never have abandoned her child.
The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office dedicated resources to cold cases earlier this year, conducting a careful review of all files and evidence, which allowed for renewed interviews and fresh insights.
