The Charley Project also reported Audrey married Ronald Backeberg at around age 15 and that their “marriage was troubled and there were allegations of abuse.” Ronald reportedly passed a polygraph test after Audrey disappeared.
About the Charley Project
The Charley Project serves as a public database for over 16,000 cold case missing persons, primarily in the U.S.
“It does not actively investigate cases; it is merely a publicity vehicle for missing people who are often neglected by the press and forgotten all too soon.”
“A person must have been missing for at least one year to be listed.”
Cold Case Reopened and Solved in 2024
The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office reopened the case in early 2024, assigning it to a detective who re-evaluated all evidence, re-interviewed witnesses, and uncovered new insights that led to confirming Audrey’s whereabouts.
“This was the result of a thorough re-evaluation of all case files and evidence,” the sheriff’s office stated.
