The Disappearance of Melissa Beson

Name: Melissa June Beson
Age: 37 years old
Last Seen: March 17, 2025
Location: Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin
Status: Still missing

Case Information

37 year old Melissa Beson was last seen in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin on March 17, 2025. She was last observed walking along County D, south of the Kiboniki Lake boat landing.

Disappearance

Melissa Beson was last seen in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin on March 17, 2025. She was last observed late that afternoon, walking on Indian Village Road, near Wayman Lane, toward Highway 47.

Her family reported her missing on March 23, 2025.

Beson’s family expressed extreme concern for her safety and is joining tribal police in seeking the community’s assistance in finding her.

On July 30, 2025, the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department released new information about Melissa’s whereabouts on the day she went missing.

Shortly after being seen walking on Indian Village Road, Melissa accepted a ride from three local individuals in a van.

After accepting the ride, the van stopped at a boat landing on Kinoniki Lake, where she exited and began walking south along County Highway D.

One of the men from the van followed her on foot, trying to encourage her to return to the van. He witnessed another vehicle pull over near Beson, and assuming it was law enforcement he fled into the woods since he had an outstanding warrant.

When he came back out of the woods he assumed she had been picked up by deputies.

The driver of the vehicle who approached Beson was later identified and interviewed by police. That individual states Beson seemed agitated and declined a ride. That driver continued on his way, northbound on Coutny D, while Beson continued south.

Authorities are now concentrating their search efforts along County D, south of the Kiboniki Lake boat landing.

Whereabouts

The location of Melissa Beson, as well as the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, remains unknown. Her case is classified as missing and remains unsolved.

Appearance

 

Native American female with brown hair and brown eyes. Melissa stands 5’7 tall and has numerous tattoos on her neck, arms, and legs.

Clothing & Accessories:
Melissa was last seen wearing a black sleeveless shirt, red sweatpants, and a gray sweatshirt.

Investigating Agency

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Melissa Beson please contact the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department at (715) 588-7717, or the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office at (715) 479-4441.

The Lac du Flambaeau Tribal Police Department is offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to Beson’s return or to the arrest and prosecution of anyone involved in her disappearance.

Case #25-003105.

Resources & Further Information

Lac du Fleambeau Police Seek Public Help in Finding Missing Woman – WSAW