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The strange disappearance of 16-year-old Ruth Wilson remains one of the most baffling and haunting cases in recent British history. Ruth Wilson vanished on November 27, 1995, after being dropped off near her home in Betchworth, Surrey, England. Here’s an overview of the key details and theories surrounding her disappearance:
Background
Ruth Wilson was a bright and academically gifted teenager who attended Ashcombe School in Dorking. She lived with her father Ian, her stepmother Karen, and her younger sister Jennifer. Ruth’s mother, also named Ruth, had passed away when she was young, and Ruth later discovered that her mother had died by suicide. This discovery had a profound impact on her.
The Day of Her Disappearance
On the day she disappeared, Ruth told her parents she was going to the library, but instead, she traveled to Dorking, where she was last seen. Here are the critical points from that day:
- School Day: Ruth attended school as usual in the morning.
- Meeting a Friend: After school, she met her friend, and they parted ways at around 4:30 PM.
- Taxi Ride: Ruth took a taxi from Dorking to a remote spot near Box Hill, a well-known beauty spot in Surrey.