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Detailed Case Breakdown

📌 Who Is Ruthie Fawn Kindness?

Ruthie Fawn Kindness is a Native American woman who has been missing since early 2011. She was reported missing from Parkland, Washington and has not been located.

Key details:

– Name: Ruthie Fawn Kindness
– Missing Since: February 3, 2011 (last reported)
– Age at Disappearance: ~24 years old
– Last Seen: Parkland near 126th Street South & Pacific Ave, WA
– Physical Description: Approx. 5′4″, 115 lbs, brown hair and brown eyes
– Last Known Contact: Phone contact from Paradise Bowling Alley on Pacific Ave before disappearance
– Investigating Agency: Auburn Police Department — (253) 931-3080

📅 Timeline of the Case

📍 February 3, 2011
📌 Ruthie Fawn Kindness is last seen in Parkland, Washington. She makes phone contact near the Paradise Bowling Alley on Pacific Avenue — the last confirmed communication before she disappears.

2011 – 2015: Case Active but Information Is Sparse
📍 Local law enforcement continues investigation; limited information released publicly. The case remains unsolved. (No formal public updates reported.)

📍 February 2012 – 2019: Case Continues Unresolved
📍 Ruthie’s disappearance is listed in public missing person databases, but there is limited mainstream media attention or major updates on the investigation.

📍 February 3, 2021: 10-Year Anniversary
🎙️ Members of U.S. Congress recognize Ruthie’s disappearance on the 10th anniversary of her missing status, highlighting her case amid the broader crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women. A Congressional Record entry emphasizes a lack of resolution and ongoing pain for her loved ones.

2022 – Present: Case Still Unresolved
📌 Ruthie remains missing as of the latest available publicly documented information with no major breakthroughs announced. The Auburn Police Department still lists her as missing and seeks information from the public.

📌 Why This Case Matters

Ruthie’s disappearance is often referenced by advocates as an example of the disparities in attention and resources for missing Indigenous women compared with other missing persons cases. National discussions on missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) cite her among many whose cases are less visible in mainstream media and public dialogue.

ℹ️ How to Help or Report Information

If you have any credible information about Ruthie Fawn Kindness’ whereabouts — even if it may seem small — you can contact:

Auburn Police Department
📞 (253) 931-3080

Washington State Patrol Missing Persons Unit
📞 1-800-543-5678

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
📞 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST)

📊 Related Context

Indigenous women and girls face disproportionately high rates of violence and disappearance in the U.S. — statistics and advocacy efforts continue to call for more attention, investigation resources, and federal support.

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Facebook Post

Ruthie Fawn Kindness has been missing from Parkland, Washington since February 7th, 2011. She was 20-years-old at the time.

Ruthie had been released from Federal Way PD custody earlier in the day after being picked up on a warrant. She called her mother from a payphone at the Paradise Bowling Alley on Pacific Avenue. She was last seen in the area of 126th and south Pacific Avenue. Ruthie was never seen again.

Ruthie graduated for Fife High School and was a freshman at California State University Northridge at the time. She did not have a cell phone and she was transient. Ruthie often hung out in the Federal Way, Puyallup, and Milton areas. She may use the names Anna Heger or Hegger. Ruthie was 5’4 and 115 lbs with brown hair and eyes. It is believed that Ruthie met with foul play. She is # MP10877 in NaMus and there are two comparisons for her DNA/dentals – # UP9208 and # UP138952.

Please call the Auburn PD at 253-931-3080, referencing case # 11-5307, with any information on the disappearance of Ruthie Fawn Kindness. It’s time to bring her home.

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Age Progressed Photo of Ruthie