Ann Riekenberg
Case Information:
Ann Marie Kelley (Riekenberg) vanished from Filley, Nebraska, on April 15, 2008. She was a 36-year-old mother of four children. Ann worked three different jobs to support her family. On the day she disappeared, she followed her normal morning routine. However, she never returned home to pick up her kids. Now, the Gage County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for answers.
Events Leading Up to Disappearance:
Ann dropped her children off at school and daycare that morning. At 8:14 a.m., she stopped at a SunMart store for a few items. Later, she used her key fob to enter her workplace at a college. At 9:43 a.m., she told her boss she had to leave for a family emergency. She then called the school district at 9:55 a.m. But no one at the school remembers talking to her.
The Missing Van and Personal Items:
Ann was driving a dark blue-gray 1991 Plymouth Voyager minivan. The van has wood paneling and Nebraska plate 3-A8045. Surprisingly, both Ann and the vehicle have never been found. Her husband later claimed to find her phone and a note at home. He said the note was written to their children. But police have not shared what the note actually said.
Physical Description & Identifying Marks:
Ann Marie Kelley is a white female with red or auburn hair. She stands 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. She has blue eyes and wears glasses or contact lenses. Also, she has a three-inch scar on her left calf. On the day she vanished, she wore a black shirt and jeans. She was also wearing a gold wedding ring and a gold cross.
Investigation and Suspicious Claims:
Police believe that Ann was a victim of foul play. Her bank accounts and cards have not been used since 2008. Investigators named her husband as a suspect in the case. A witness once said the husband talked about harming his wife. He reportedly claimed he knew deep fishing spots to hide a car. However, no one has been charged with her death yet.
A Family Left Without Answers:
Ann’s children grew up without knowing what happened to their mother. She was a kind person who loved her family very much. Many search efforts have taken place over the last 18 years. Still, the case remains a mystery for the local community. Instead of giving up, advocates continue to share her story online. They hope someone will finally come forward with the truth.
Contact Information:
First, call the Gage County Sheriff’s Office at 402-223-5221. Also, you can reach out to Beatrice Crime Stoppers at 402-228-4343. Finally, you can submit a tip online to remain anonymous. Every small detail could help solve this cold case. Your information might bring Ann Marie Kelley home at last.
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