Ruth “Ruthie” Ann Pohlmeier-Kingery had a good heart and always looked for the best in others, perhaps even the person who murdered her. On Sunday evening, April 25, 2004, her body was found behind the AMF Des Moines Lanes at 3839 East 14th Street on the northeast side of Des Moines, Iowa.
Ruth Pohlmeier-Kingery
Most families are fortunate not to be touched by violence or murder and some seem to have more than their share. Ruthie’s brother Samuel John Kingery was murdered in Ames, Iowa, in 1999.
Her brother’s killer was convicted and sent to prison. Now it’s Ruth’s time for justice.
There is a $3,000 reward for information leading to an arrest or conviction in Ruth Pohlmeier-Kingery’s unsolved murder. If you have information, call Crime Stoppers at 515-223-1400 or click here to contact the Des Moines Police Department or call 515-283-4869.
It was confirmed that Sam and Ruthie’s murders were not related; maybe one day we will believe that. It was suggested that Ruthie knew her murderer and quite possibly her death was an accident. If this is the case, haven’t you suffered enough without a moment’s peace wondering when you will be caught? Please come forward and find peace of mind.
If this is not the case and it was cold blooded murder without any thought for her or those she would leave behind, I pray for justice on this earth which is far less intense than that of eternity. If you are relaxed enough to believe you have gotten away with murder, please know, you haven’t. No one can escape the final Judge.
Please, if you [or someone who knows you] know anything of the circumstances in her death come forward and bring some sort of closure for her family.