S5 E25 _ Midday Missing _ Sarah Elizabeth Avon & Bethany Ruby Bower _ Missing in Illinois
From True Crime and Wine Time by True Crime & Wine Time
May 27, 2026 · 25 min · Season 2 · Episode 25
About this episode
The episode discusses the disappearances of Sarah Elizabeth Avon and Bethany Ruby Bower, highlighting their cases and the ongoing search for answers.
On today’s episode of Midday Missing, host Teri True Crime shares the story of Sarah Elizabeth Avon, who vanished from Joliet, Illinois on July 21, 1981 and Bethany Ruby Bower, who vanished from Newton, Illinois on July 24, 2021 Their disappearance remains a heartbreaking mystery. As we dive into the timeline, known facts, and search efforts, we hope to keep Sarah Avon’s and Bethany Bower]’s story alive and bring awareness to their case’s. 💔 Sarah Elizabeth Avon was just six years old when she vanished from Joliet, Illinois on July 21, 1981, after walking away from a group of children during a summer evening. More than four decades later, her disappearance remains unsolved, and her family is still searching for answers. 💔 Bethany Ruby Bower disappeared from Newton, Illinois in July 2021, leaving behind personal belongings, her dog, and countless unanswered questions. Despite years of searches and ongoing investigation efforts, Bethany has never been found and her loved ones continue to fight for answers. 🎙️ About Midday Missing: Midday Missing is part of the TCWT Media Network, hosted by Teri True Crime, where we share the stories of the missing, the forgotten, and the…
People in this episode
Host: Teri True Crime
Topics covered
- missing persons
- true crime
- unsolved cases
- Illinois
- awareness
- family stories
Keywords
- missing persons
- Sarah Elizabeth Avon
- Bethany Ruby Bower
- true crime
- Illinois
- unsolved mystery
- awareness
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Joliet, Illinois, Newton, Illinois
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