MN MN - Veronica Safranski, 40, Argyle, 31 Oct 1996

[Gardener1850]

This disappearance happened close to where these remains were found. Crossing fingers.

"Authorities say human remains have been found on the bank of the Red River near Oslo.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office tells KFGO radio that two men who were fishing Saturday afternoon found bones and a skull."
http://kstp.com/news/human-remains-found-on-bank-of-red-river-near-oslo/4510305/?cat=12196

Thread for this UID here: http://www.websleuths.com/forums/sh...etal-Remains-fnd-on-bank-of-Red-River-June-17

 

[creepedout]

I also posted in the UID thread. This river floods frequently, so human remains along it likely will be washed downstream within a short amount of time. Therefore, I'm doubting this connection.

 

[Gardener1850]

[h=1]Could remains thaw 20 year old cold case?[/h]

A mystery continues tonight in the Red River Valley as the medical examiner works to identify human remains found along the Red River.


Police in one community hope this could be the break that thaws a two decades old cold case.

When the news broke it's a thought that crossed many in the city of Warren and across the northern Valley.

The Safranski case which hasn't been solved,” said Warren resident Rena LaCoursiere.

Are human remains found along the Red River near Oslo that of 40-year old Veronica Safrasnki?

“It would be good for the family to have closure,” commented Stacy Balzum of Warren.

The Red River has been searched as part of the Sanfranski investigation. The remains were found about 3 miles south of the Olso boat launch an area that had not been searched.

“The Red River was always a place of interest,” said the Sheriff.

Sheriff Boman, who has been working the case from day 1, says though clothing found at the scene does not match what Veronica Safranski was last seen wearing.

“I'm not going to say I'm optimistic yet, I don’t want to jump the gun,” said Boman.

While it will be a few days before a positive ID will be made, this appears to be another heart wrenching setback for Safransk's loved ones, investigators and the community.

“There's always hope, there's hope,” said LaCoursiere.

http://www.wdaz.com/news/minnesota/4282410-could-remains-thaw-20-year-old-cold-case

 

[JerseyGirl]

The sheriff hopes to have some definitive answers in a few days.

http://www.inforum.com/news/north-d...might-connect-20-year-old-missing-womans-case

 

[Damarna]

Not her per dental comparison.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-st...say-remains-not-those-of-missing-argyle-woman

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[CastlesBurning]

Daughter of Argyle, Minnesota woman who vanished from Halloween party in 1996 says she wants closure for their family

 

[devertere]

Veronica is still missing.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Veronica Lenhart Safranski – The Charley Project

The key seems to be Tapson. It is maddening.

 

[Pennysmom1]

Most recent information I could find:

Dressed As Pocahontas, A Woman Left A Bar's Halloween Party. She's Never Been Seen Again.

Veronica Safranski left a Halloween party at a local bar in Minnesota in 1996. Afterward, no one was able to find her and she's still missing.

www.frontpagedetectives.com

 

[TheArtfulDetective]

Bumping. Anniversary of disappearance today.

 

[Pennysmom1]

Nov 13, 2023

Veronica Safranski vanished in her Halloween costume. Her family members say it's time for closure

Investigators have named at least one suspect in the case, yet no charges have been filed.

www.inforum.com

 

[spartanx]

As stated above, that guy Kevin Skjerven is the culprit... for him, this was the perfect crime... he was never and will never be charged or even a suspect... I imagine Veronica got carried away by the moment...
whatever it is
Rest in peace

 

[dotr]

rbbm.

Jul 31, 2025 NEWFOLDEN
'NEWFOLDEN, MN (iNewZ.TV) Kevin Skjerven of Newfolden, Minnesota, who has ties to the case regarding the disappearance of Veronica Safanski from Warren in 1996 has been arrested on an unrelated charge. Skjerven has been charged with Illegal Possession of Ammunition.'
By Justin Betti Jul. 31, 2025

Potential suspect in long-time MN missing person case arrested on ammo charge

A man tied to a missing person case out of Marshall County, Minnesota has now been arrested on a gun-related charge.

www.valleynewslive.com

Veronica Safranski(Valley News Live)
''They say she was seen leaving the bar with Skjerven in a black Dodge 4x4 pickup with Oregon plates. She hasn’t been seen since.''

Kevin Skjerven(Pennington County Jail)

''The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office says on Wednesday, July 30, officers executed a large scale search warrant at Kevin Skjerven’s home in rural Newfolden, Minn. He was then arrested for a criminal charge of felon or ineligible person to possess ammunition. He’s being held in the Pennington County Jail.

On October 26th, 1996 Veronica Safranski disappeared from a costume party at Mick’s Bar in Warren, MN. Authorities say she was dressed in a Native American costume, representing Pocahontas.''