Mystery of missing woman who vanished without a trace from her home after husband’s cash claims
A WOMAN has vanished without a trace after her husband claimed she left her home with thousands of dollars.
Sandy Eckert, 70, was reported missing after she left her home in Franklin, Wisconsin on March 26, 2021.
Her husband Wes claimed she left with the money following an alleged argument about his late mom's will.
Sandy was originally considered a missing person but cops in Franklin said they have now launched a homicide investigation.
Sgt Jeremy Fadness told that two persons of interest have been identified and both are known to Sandy.
Cops executed a search warrant on a property in Waukesha where they arrested a man. He was later released.
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Cops have confirmed that no one is in custody, the reports.
Sandy was reported missing by her daughter after she failed to turn up for Easter brunch, according to .
Cops said she was last seen wearing black leggings, tennis shoes, and a North Carolina Tarheels jacket.
Sandy’s 2005 gray Dodge Stratus car was seen in Muskego – hours after she disappeared.
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Cops have since checked waterways near the area as they searched for potential clues.
Detectives also seized electronic devices from her home as part of their investigation.
They said that she has not used her bank account or cell phone since her disappearance.
Wes has vehemently denied his involvement in Sandy's disappearance.
He told TMJ4 that cops showed up at his home after armed officers searched his brother's property.
He said that he was the last person to speak with Sandy.
He told TMJ4: “The last thing she told me was that I was going to hear from her lawyer.
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"So, at first, I was sitting around waiting for a lawyer to show up and ruin the rest of my life.”
He claimed she took “a lot” of money with her, but said she wasn't spending cash.
He suspects there has been foul play as he claimed he would’ve heard from her.
Wes also claimed she wouldn’t leave her kids and grandchildren.
Sandy's daughter Kelsey told the Journal-Sentinel that she's spent thousands of dollars seeking justice.
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Sandy's family has created the website where tips can be submitted online.
They are offering a $50,000 reward for a tip that can lead to a conviction.