“Further investigation has revealed that Ms Backeberg’s disappearance was by her own choice and not the result of any criminal activity or foul play,” the sheriff’s office said.
Around the time of her disappearance, Backeberg had filed a criminal complaint against her husband, alleging that he beat her and threatened to kill her, the BBC reports, citing the Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy non-profit group.
Woman: fears for her life and the police do nothing so she disappears for 60 years Cops: “Women can be so flighty!”