Ruth CLARKE was an 83 year old woman who lived in the area of 109 Avenue and 154 Street with her 42-year-old son.
In early November 1990, Ruth went missing. Investigations failed to turn up any indication of her whereabouts. Foul play was suspected and the totality of circumstances surrounding her disappearance led investigators to believe she was murdered.
Ruth was described as 5’6”, 100 lbs. with blue eyes and grey hair. She would normally wear glasses and use a cane. At the time of the press releases for Ruth, police urged people to check their yards, fields, acreages and buildings for anything suspicious, especially in outlying areas.