Left to Right: Bayerl, circa 1958, 1973, 1974, 1977 and 1977
Left to Right: Bayerl, circa 1958, 1973, 1974, 1977 and 1977
Name: Dona Mae Bourgeois Bayerl
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: May 6, 1979
Location Last Seen: Muskego, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Date of Birth: June 22, 1940
Age: 38 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 130-150 lbbs
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Medium build.
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Blue slacks, white blouse.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Glasses with dark brown frames
Bayerl was last seen at her home in Muskego, Wisconsin on May 6, 1979. According to her husband she left the home after a quarrel, and drove off in the family car. The car was returned that night. When the children woke up the next morning, Dona was gone.
She was reported as mssing by her husband on May 9, 1979.
Police believe she did not leave of her own free will. Police found blood in the garage, determined to be Dona Bayerl's.
A circumstancial case was developed against a suspect, but no charges were issued, because of lack of evidence.
Dona was declared legally dead in 1986.
In June 2019, John Bayerl (husband of victim) was found guilty of first degree murder of DonaMae. On August 30, 2019, John Bayerl was sentenced to life in prison for her murder. Her body has not been recovered.
Agency Name: Muskego Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Chief of Police - Stephen Westphal
Agency Phone Number: 262-679-4130
Agency E-Mail: mpd@cityofmuskego.org
Agency Case Number: 79270
NamUs Case Number: MP19994
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The Family of DonaMae Bourgeois Bayerl
Added: 11-22-2006; Last Updated: 02-16-2023 - By: kc
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** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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