Elizabeth Syperda
Age at Report: 22
DOB: May 13, 1978
Weight: 150 lbs.
Height: 5′ 04″
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Hazel
Incident Type: Endangered / physical
Missing From: Mount Pleasant, IA
Henry County
Missing Since: July 17, 2000
Elizabeth Syperda was last seen by her roommate at their East Madison Street apartment in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, at 10:30 p.m. on July 17, 2000, when the roommate left to go to work. When the roommate returned at 4:00 a.m., Elizabeth was gone, though she did not have access to a car and all her personal belongings were left behind.
She has not been heard from since.
There has been no activity on Elizabeth’s bank account and she never claimed her paycheck from her employer.
Though authorities could not find any evidence of foul play in her disappearance, Elizabeth’s family is convinced she was murdered by her estranged husband, Michael Syperda, whom they describe as dangerous and violent.
Michael Syperda was arrested and charged with domestic abuse not long after his wife disappeared. The arrest was in connection to a violent confrontation he had with Elizabeth and her roommate a month before Elizabeth vanished. He pleaded guilty to assault, was sentenced to probation and received a suspended prison term. He has been cooperative in the investigation into his wife’s disappearance and has never been charged in connection with her disappearance.
Elizabeth Syperda
Elizabeth’s hair is naturally curly. Her ears are pierced multiple times, and her tongue and left nipple are also pierced. A heart tattoo encircles her navel. She was last seen wearing a t-shirt, black jeans, a diamond and emerald ring, a wedding ring and a diamond “Year 2000″ necklace.
Her case remains unsolved.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact the Mount Pleasant Police Department at 319-385-1450.
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