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Case File 527DFGA

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Sadie Ruth Edney
Missing since May 11, 1992 from Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia.
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

  • Date Of Birth: August 10, 1916
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 75 years old
  • Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'3"; 135 lbs.
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Black female. Graying black hair; brown eyes.
  • Marks, Scars: Pierced ears. Orthopedic nail in right ankle. Scar on abdomen.
  • Medical Conditions: She suffers from Alzheimer's Disease and cancer. She may be disoriented as a result of her illnesses

    • Circumstances of Disappearance
    Edney was last seen walking out of her residence at Clanton Personal Care Home on Clanton Road in Augusta, Georgia at approximately 12:00 PM on May 11, 1992. She has never been heard from again. One witness reported seeing Edney walking on Georgia Highway 56 shortly after her disappearance, but this sighting was never confirmed. There have been various other reports regarding Edney's whereabouts throughout the years, but none of the leads have panned out.
    Edney's family believes that a driver stopped and picked Edney up the day of her disappearance. Foul play is not suspected in her case. Investigators believe that she may have died as a result of exposure to the elements. Edney's daughter stated that her mother did not want to return to the home after a visit elsewhere on the day of her disappearance. Her daughter promised to return after her work day ended, but Edney had already vanished by that time.

    Investigators
    If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
    Richmond County Sheriff's Office
    Criminal Investigation Division
    706-821-1080
    Email Form

    NCIC Number: M-565191675
    Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

    Source Information:
    The Augusta Chronicle
    Richmond County Sheriff’s Office

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