Five Years Without Answers Alexander Michael Kruck Family Wants Answers
Alex Kruck went missing in 2020
The Disappearance of Alexander Michael Kruck: Five Years Without Answers
Alexander Michael “Alex” Kruck was 33 years old when he vanished from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in July 2020. More than five years later, his disappearance remains one of the city’s most troubling unsolved missing-persons cases. Despite scattered clues, conflicting accounts, and lingering questions, no confirmed sightings of Alex have surfaced since the summer he disappeared. His family, friends, and advocates continue to search for answers — and hope that someone, somewhere, knows the truth.
Who Was Alex Kruck?
Born on January 15, 1987, Alex grew up in Illinois and Wisconsin. He stood about six feet tall, weighed roughly 175 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. He had a noticeable scar on his abdomen from infant pyloric stenosis surgery, as well as a history of prior bone injuries, including a broken arm and hip.
In high school, Alex played baseball and once dreamed of a future in athletics. Later, he studied CNC programming at the University of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Area Technical College. Professionally, he worked as a welder.
But like many people who vanish under mysterious circumstances, Alex’s life included serious struggles. He battled addiction, and those close to him described cycles of improvement, relapse, and attempts at recovery. Despite this, he remained in contact with family and friends and was active on social media until shortly before he disappeared. At the time he went missing, he was staying with friends near the 1900 block of West Finn Place in Milwaukee.
The Last Known Sightings
The last confirmed sighting of Alex occurred on July 17, 2020, near 19th Street and West Finn Place. This location is widely accepted as the final verified point where he was physically seen.
However, a few puzzling developments unfolded in the weeks that followed:
On August 6, 2020, Alex’s grandmother received a phone call from his number. Because she suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, she could not confirm whether the caller was actually Alex.
On August 7, 2020, letters dated that same day were reportedly found in Milwaukee at 40th Street and North Avenue. It remains unknown whether Alex wrote them.
These two events — a phone call and mysterious letters — have never been conclusively explained. If Alex truly made the call and wrote the letters, it would suggest he was alive weeks after he was last seen. But because neither event has been firmly verified, the timeline remains uncertain.
What Was Going On in Alex’s Life?
In the days leading up to his disappearance, Alex told friends he intended to travel to Texas and then Mexico to meet a woman he had been talking to online. His friends expressed concern and attempted to dissuade him.
However, Alex did not own a vehicle, did not have a passport, and, according to his loved ones, did not have the financial means to take such a trip. There is no record that he purchased bus or plane tickets. There is no evidence he ever left the Milwaukee area.
Friends also reported that a woman — possibly driving a maroon Nissan Murano or a white Nissan — had recently been giving Alex rides and bringing him food. Her identity has never been established, and it is unclear what role, if any, she played in the weeks before his disappearance.
These conflicting factors raise difficult questions:
Did Alex plan a trip he was simply unable to take, or was he being influenced by someone? Did he disappear voluntarily, or did something happen to him before he ever had the chance to leave?
Why the Case Is So Confusing
Alex’s disappearance contains multiple confusing and contradictory elements:
Lack of Confirmed Travel
Despite discussions about traveling, there is no documentation proving he left Milwaukee.Inconsistent Last Contacts
The confirmed July 17 sighting conflicts with the August phone call and letters, neither of which has been authenticated.Unverified New Associates
Reports mention an unknown woman who interacted with Alex shortly before he vanished, but she has never been identified.Vulnerability
Alex’s struggles with addiction and instability may have made him more susceptible to exploitation, coercion, or dangerous situations.No Digital Footprint After August 2020
Alex was active on social media prior to disappearing. All online activity abruptly stopped.No Confirmed Sightings in Over Five Years
Not a single definitive report has placed Alex anywhere after July 17, 2020.
The combination of these factors has led many to believe that Alex did not simply walk away from his life.
Impact on Family and Friends
Alex was more than a case file — he was a brother, a friend, and a young man who still held hopes for a better future. His disappearance has devastated those who knew him. Five years without answers means five years of birthdays missed, holidays without closure, and the emotional burden of not knowing whether Alex is alive or gone forever.
For families of missing adults, time becomes a strange enemy. Leads go cold, memories fade, and the public’s attention moves on. Yet for those who loved Alex, every day is a reminder of the void left behind.
Why This Case Still Matters
Cases like Alex’s highlight the importance of keeping long-term missing persons in the public eye. Even years later, information can surface unexpectedly. A witness may recall something. A person of interest may talk. A memory may resurface.
There is also the possibility — however small — that Alex is alive somewhere and needs help. While investigators have not ruled out foul play, they have also not found confirmation that Alex met with violence. The absence of evidence cuts both ways.
The public’s awareness remains critical. The more people who know Alex’s name and story, the greater the chance someone will come forward with a detail that could help solve the case.
Where to Submit Tips
Anyone with information, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, is urged to come forward.
Milwaukee Police Department
Phone: 414-933-4444
Information can also be provided to the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Clearinghouse for Missing & Exploited Children & Adults.
You may also reach out to NamUs if you have potential identifying information or leads related to unidentified remains.
Anonymous tips are welcome. Even the smallest detail may be the missing piece investigators need.
A Final Word
The disappearance of Alexander Michael Kruck remains a deeply painful mystery. Five years later, the lack of answers weighs heavily on those who care about him. Yet cases like Alex’s can be solved — sometimes unexpectedly and sometimes years later — when someone decides to speak up.
If you know something, if you heard something, if you remember something:
Please contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-933-4444.
For Alex. For his family. For closure. For truth.
Absolutely heartbreaking!! I pray that his family gets answers soon!!