Middlebury, VT – Vermont State Police are recognizing the anniversary of the disappearance of 18-year-old Lynne Schulze, a Middlebury College student who vanished on December 10, 1971, after she was last seen walking across campus.
According to Vermont State Police, Schulze was reported missing after she failed to return to her dorm following what appeared to be a routine walk across the Middlebury campus. Extensive investigation over the years has led detectives to believe foul play was likely involved, though no evidence confirming her fate has ever been found.
Police say Schulze’s disappearance remains an active missing-person case, and the department continues to review old leads while encouraging the public to come forward with any new information. The case has drawn attention over the decades due to its proximity to the campus and the absence of any significant evidence, despite numerous searches and interviews.
Investigators note that Schulze, originally from Connecticut, was a first-year student at Middlebury College when she disappeared. Her belongings were reportedly left behind, and there have been no verified sightings since the day she vanished.
Authorities are urging anyone with information—no matter how small—to contact the Middlebury Police Department or the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks at 802-388-4919. Detectives emphasize that even decades-old recollections could provide a breakthrough in the cold case.
Residents, alumni, and former students who lived in the area at the time are also encouraged to share any memories that could assist investigators.
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