Overview

Last seen: November 4, 2013, at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Age when missing: 70
Status: Missing; publicly available records reviewed do not establish a homicide.

Main circumstances: Lawrence was last seen by family in Kenosha. His vehicle was later found in downtown Kenosha with personal belongings—including his wallet and dentures—inside. He was believed to be on foot and reportedly had a medical condition requiring medication.

Detailed Case Breakdown

Lawrence Eugene Busche Missing Person Case: Wisconsin Man Missing Since 2013

Lawrence Eugene Busche was 70 years old when he disappeared from Kenosha, Wisconsin, in November 2013. More than a decade later, his disappearance remains unresolved, with publicly available missing-person records continuing to list his case.

According to Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy, Busche’s family last saw him at approximately 9:00 p.m. on November 4, 2013. His vehicle was subsequently located in downtown Kenosha, but Lawrence was nowhere to be found.

Lawrence Busche’s Disappearance

The discovery of Lawrence’s vehicle became one of the central facts in his disappearance. His personal belongings were reportedly still inside the vehicle, including his wallet and dentures. Available case information indicated investigators believed Lawrence was on foot after leaving or becoming separated from his vehicle.

There is little publicly available information explaining where Lawrence may have intended to go, why he left his vehicle, or what happened after he was last seen.

Medical Concerns When Lawrence Disappeared

Lawrence reportedly had a medical condition requiring medication. That circumstance potentially increased the urgency of locating him, particularly if he did not have access to the medication after disappearing. Publicly available sources do not identify the medical condition or medication.

Lawrence was described as a white male with brown eyes, gray or partially gray hair and a full beard. His reported height was approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches, while available records provide a broad reported weight range of 155 to 220 pounds. He was reportedly wearing a plaid jacket and blue baseball cap when last seen.

What Happened to Lawrence Busche?

Publicly available records do not establish what happened to Lawrence after his disappearance.

The circumstances leave several unanswered questions: why his vehicle was left in downtown Kenosha, where he went after leaving it, and why important personal belongings—including his wallet and dentures—remained behind.

No publicly available source located for this article establishes that Lawrence was the victim of homicide, and his case should therefore be described as an unresolved missing-person investigation rather than a confirmed murder.

Latest Information on the Investigation

Lawrence’s disappearance continues to appear in current missing-person resources. A recent missing-person database listing continues to identify him as missing from Kenosha on November 4, 2013, under NamUs case number MP34653.

A significant recent development in public awareness of the case occurred on January 10, 2025, when The Doe Network added Lawrence Eugene Busche to its missing-person database as case 6581DMWI. The organization’s current update records continue to document that addition.

The case also continues to receive public attention. An October 2024 community post concerning unresolved Kenosha-area missing-person cases specifically included Lawrence and identified downtown Kenosha in connection with his disappearance. Such community discussions are not official investigative findings, but they demonstrate continuing public interest in obtaining answers.

A Websleuths listing for Lawrence’s case was also active in the site’s Wisconsin missing-person discussions as recently as January 2025.

No publicly available announcement located for this article reports that Lawrence has been found, identifies a suspect, announces an arrest, or provides a confirmed explanation for his disappearance.

More Than a Decade Without Answers

Lawrence was already 70 years old when he vanished. What makes the case particularly difficult is the limited amount of publicly released information about his final movements.

His vehicle was found, his personal belongings were reportedly still inside, and he required medication. Yet there is no publicly documented account explaining where he went after leaving the vehicle.

The passage of time has not eliminated the possibility that someone possesses information that could help investigators reconstruct Lawrence’s final movements. Even information that appeared insignificant in 2013 could potentially provide context when combined with other evidence.

How to Submit Information

Anyone with information concerning Lawrence Eugene Busche’s disappearance should contact the Kenosha Police Department Detective Bureau at 262-605-5203. That number is identified in Lawrence’s case information and remains in use by the department for investigative tips.

Lawrence’s NamUs reference number is MP34653, and his Doe Network reference number is 6581DMWI.

After more than a decade, Lawrence Eugene Busche remains missing, and the fundamental question at the center of the case remains unanswered: what happened after he disappeared in Kenosha in November 2013?