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Husband Charged with Murdering Missing Wife After 21 Years

4/23/2026

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Dwight Rust Jr. has been charged with the murder of his wife, Michelle Rust, who disappeared in July 2002.
A grand jury indicted Dwight Rust Jr. based on claims he lied to police in 2005.
Prosecutors allege the motive was an affair at the time.
The judge denied bail due to public safety concerns.
The case remains unresolved with no trial date set.

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Story summary

Dwight Rust Jr. has been charged with the murder of his wife, Michelle Rust, who disappeared in July 2002.
A grand jury indicted Dwight Rust Jr. based on claims he lied to police in 2005.
Prosecutors allege the motive was an affair at the time.
The judge denied bail due to public safety concerns.
The case remains unresolved with no trial date set.