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For three decades, investigators were told that the 23-year-old Spahn, of East Dubuque, Ill., might have been buried underneath the pool after she disappeared in 1975. Officers never had enough evidence to warrant a search.

Spahn disappeared on Feb. 11, 1975, after she left a local lounge and was believed to be headed to a party. She was last seen about 2 a.m. walking with two men.
http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050804/NEWS/50804004/1001
 
There was no evidence uncovered during demolition of a former hotel’s swimming pool that a woman was buried beneath it, police said.

For three decades, investigators were told that the 23-year-old Spahn, of East Dubuque, Ill., might have been buried underneath the pool after she disappeared in 1975. Officers never had enough evidence to warrant a search.

http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050804/NEWS/50804004/1001
 
Patricia ‘‘Stacy’’ Spahn, 23, Missing 11 Feb 1975 from Dubuque, IA

Patricia "Stacy" Spahn
Missing since February 11, 1975 from Dubuque, Iowa
Classification: Non-Family Abduction

Vital Statistics
Date Of Birth: 1951
Age at Time of Disappearance: 23 years old
Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance:
Distinguishing Characteristics: White female.
Marks, Scars:

Circumstances
Spahn disappeared on Feb. 11, 1975, after she left a local lounge and was believed to be headed to a party. She was last seen about 2 a.m. walking with two men.

For three decades, investigators were told that the 23-year-old Spahn, of East Dubuque, might have been buried underneath the pool at the former Best Western Dubuque Inn after she disappeared in 1975. Officers, however, never had enough evidence to warrant a search.

Developers now plan to build a Hampton Inn at the site. Planned demolition of the hotel began in mid-July 2005, and on August 3, a police investigator was on hand to observe whether Spahn's remains were under the pool. Besides excavation of the swimming pool, additional footage underneath and along the sides of the pool were excavated. Police stated that, ‘‘Nothing was found in the area excavated to indicate that Ms. Spahn had been buried there,’’

If you have any information concerning Patricia "Stacy" Spahn's whereabouts, please contact: Dubuque Police Department 319-589-4410
OR
Iowa Missing Persons' Clearinghouse 800-346-5507

Source Information:
The Des Moines Register
http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/p...S/50804004/1001
 
Here is what the Doenetwork has on her. Note the discrepancy between which state she disappeared from; Iowa vs Illinois. Two other girls disappeared from Iowa in 1975, as well.

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Patricia Ruth Spahn
Missing since February 11, 1975 from East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Classification: Missing
Vital Statistics
Date Of Birth: January 10, 1952
Age at Time of Disappearance: 23 years old
Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5’03”; 110 lbs.
Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Brown hair; unknown eye color. Wore glasses at the time of her disappearance.
Marks, Scars: None noted in the original file
Dentals: Available
AKA: Stacy

Circumstances of Disappearance
Spahn was last seen on Sinsinawa Avenue in East Dubuque, Illinois on February 11, 1975, at approximately 0200 hrs. She was with a white male (identity unknkown) described as 5’ 09”, approximately 26 years old, full mustache, and wire rimed glasses

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact: East Dubuque Police Department , Chief of Police Steven O'Connell 815-747-3913
Agency Case Number: M056309
NCIC Number: M-635399494
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
East Dubuque Police Department
The Doe Network: Case File 1790DFIL

Link:
http://www.doenetwork.us/cases/1790dfil.html
 
From how it looks on a map the city is in Illinios and Iowa. The city appears to be a border city so the possiblilty of them being connected would be good.
 
It has been a year since anyone has commented on this case. Does anyone know of any updates?
 
I looked back at Doe and they have listed that the "two men" she left the bar with were found and refused to take polygraphs. Apparently it and Charley Project have the only info found -- just a bunch of mismatched stuff on google.
 
http://www.kwwl.com/story/23734626/...ns-family-remembers-victims-of-unsolved-cases

Posted: Oct 19, 2013 6:34 PM EDT
Updated: Oct 19, 2013 8:29 PM EDT
Written by Lauren DeWitt, Multimedia Journalist

DUBUQUE (KWWL) -Unsolved homicides and missing persons cases can be frustrating for not only local law enforcement agencies, but grieving families searching for answers. One group in Dubuque is looking to draw attention to those unsolved homicides and missing persons cases in Dubuque through a day of remembrance.
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Patricia Ruth Spahn – The Charley Project
Patricia Ruth Spahn
  • patricia_ruth_spahn_1.jpg
Spahn, circa 1975

  • Missing Since02/11/1975
  • Missing FromEast Dubuque, Illinois
  • ClassificationEndangered Missing
  • Date of Birth01/10/1952 (67)
  • Age23 years old
  • Height and Weight5'3, 110 pounds
  • Clothing/Jewelry DescriptionA long green coat, a pink shirt and dark blue pants. Carrying a large green leather purse with straps.
  • Distinguishing CharacteristicsCaucasian female. Brown hair, blue eyes. Spahn wore wire-rimmed eyeglasses at the time of her disappearance. She may use the name Stacy.
Details of Disappearance
Spahn was last seen on Sinsinawa Avenue in East Dubuque, Illinois at approximately 2:00 a.m. on February 11, 1975.

She had left a bar beforehand and is believed to have been headed to a party. She was accompanied by an unidentified Caucasian male at the time; the individual is described as approximately 26 years old, 5'9 tall with wire-rimmed eyeglasses and full mustache. Spahn has never been heard from again.

In 2005, Spahn's case received attention when authorities checked to see if her remains were buried under the swimming pool at the Best Western Dubuque Inn in the 3400 block of Dodge Street in Dubuque, Iowa.

The establishment was being demolished and investigators stood by to make sure there was no sign of Spahn's remains. The pool area was excavated down to five feet, but no evidence was located and Spahn's case remains unsolved.
 
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Name: Patricia Ruth Spahn
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: February 11, 1975
Location Last Seen: East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, Illinois

Physical Description
Date of Birth: January 10, 1952
Age: 23 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 110-115 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: None noted in original file.

Identifiers
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Dark blue pants, pink Shirt, and a long green coat.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Wire-rimmed glasses and a large green leather purse with straps.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Patricia Ruth Spahn, known as Stacy, was last seen on Sinsinawa Avenue leaving Schees Lounge in East Dubuque at approximately 2 a.m. with two men to go to a party. One of the men gave Patricia's girlfriend an address in order for Patricia to be picked up later. The address turned out not to exist. Both men were identified and refused to take polygraph tests.

A rumor surfaced that Patricia was buried under the Dubuque Inn Hotel swimming pool erected in 1975. The hotel was torn down in 2005, and the pool area was excavated down to five feet. No remains were found.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: East Dubuque Police
Agency Contact Person: Chief of Police Steven O'Connell
Agency Phone Number: 815-747-3913

Agency Case Number: M056309
NCIC Case Number: M635399494
NamUs Case Number: 32711

Information Source(s)
Namus
East Dubuque Police Department
Doe Network

LINK:

1790DFIL - Patricia Ruth Spahn
 
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Patricia Ruth Spahn
Missing
Last seen alive: February 11, 1975

Circumstances:

Spahn was last seen on Sinsinawa Avenue leaving Schees Lounge in East Dubuque, Illinois on February 11, 1975, at approximately 02.00.

First Name: Patricia Ruth
Middle Name: Ruth
Last Name: Spahn
Details
Age When Last Known Alive: 23
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 63.0 to
Weight: 110.0 to
Location
City: East Dubuque
State: Illinois
County: Jo Daviess
Appearance
Hair: Brown
Head Hair: Brown
Eye: Blue
Clothing and Accessories
Clothing: Dark Blue pants, pink Shirt, long green coat
Eyewear: Wire rim glasses
Accessories: large green leather purse with straps

LINK:
Patricia Ruth Spahn - Illinois Missing Person Directory
 

Patricia Ruth Spahn, known as Stacy, was last seen on Sinsinawa Avenue leaving Schees Lounge in East Dubuque at approximately 2 a.m. with two men to go to a party. One of the men gave Patricia's girlfriend an address in order for Patricia to be picked up later. The address turned out not to exist. Both men were identified and refused to take polygraph tests.

Sounds like the address that did not exist was a big red flag and the two men that she was last seen leaving with refused to take the polygraph,
They were the last ones to see her alive, I hope they were still investigated.
I wonder if the two men are still alive today??
 
Armchair63 said:

Patricia Ruth Spahn, known as Stacy, was last seen on Sinsinawa Avenue leaving Schees Lounge in East Dubuque at approximately 2 a.m. with two men to go to a party. One of the men gave Patricia's girlfriend an address in order for Patricia to be picked up later. The address turned out not to exist. Both men were identified and refused to take polygraph tests.

Sounds like the address that did not exist was a big red flag and the two men that she was last seen leaving with refused to take the polygraph,
They were the last ones to see her alive, I hope they were still investigated.
I wonder if the two men are still alive today??
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I agree. These two are clearly responsible. The fact that the address didn't even exist is a big red flag. I mean, she may have died accidentally and they panicked, but the fake address indicates their intentions weren't good in the first place.
Of course they refused to take a polygraph test... I would like to know if any other women had a bad experience with them. Patricia's friend may know something else.
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Possible match:

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.
www.namus.gov
 
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