AMW Case File
Jacob Wetterling
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children released this enhanced picture of what Jacob may look like today.
Possible Location(s):
- National
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Police Search Area Related To Jacob's Case
Possible new developments in the disappearance of Jacob Wetterling, who went missing nearly 21 years ago, are stirring hope that police may finally be getting closer to finding answers. On June 30 and July 1, 2010, multiple agencies and offices teamed up to conduct a highly-organized search of a farm adjacent to the location where 11-year-old Jacob was abducted in 1989. According to police, a number of items were seized from the property and are now being processed to see if they can shed light on what happened to Jacob the day he disappeared.
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Sex:
Male
Race:
White
Age at Disappearance:
11
Current Age:
35
Height:
5'
Weight:
75 lbs.
Hair (Color, Description, Facial Hair):
- Brown
Eyes:
- Blue
Other Phys. Characteristics:
- Jacob wears contacts and glasses for nearsightedness
Scars and Tattoos:
- One mole on left cheek
- One mole on neck
Traits and Habits:
- Jacob wears sweat shirts, sweat pants & Nike brand high top sports shoes.
- He is a TV sports fanatic -- football, hockey and
- basketball.
- He idolizes these sports figures: John Elway, Randell Cunningham, Neil Anderson, Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins & Isiah Thomas
- He plays Nintendo video games.
- He likes to build things.
- He is skilled with model kits.
- His favorite foods include pizza, steak and peanut butter.
Last Seen:
- St. Joseph , MN
- Jacob was last seen riding his bike with his brother and his friend.
Associated Persons:
Patty Wetterling
After her son went missing in 1990, Patty Wetterling became a strong activist in protecting children.
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Last updated July 2, 2010
Jacob Wetterling
Photos
Jacob Wetterling's age-enhanced photograph
Patty Wetterling becomes an activist.
Patty Wetterling does speaking engagements on behalf of missing children and their families.
Jacob enjoyed playing hockey.
Jacob with his entire family.
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What Jacob might look like today
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