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Russell Hanks Missing Person Case

Last seen in St. George, Utah on Oct 06, 2018

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Case Description

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On the morning of October 6, 2018, 72-year-old Russell Ralph Hanks left his home on South Pomegranate Way in the Bloomington area of St. George, Utah. Surveillance footage from neighboring homes captured him leaving at 5:36 a.m., carrying a small backpack. Another camera recorded him walking towards the desert area southwest of the city, a location he was known to frequent for hikes. Reports from law enforcement at the time indicated that he had been upset about something at home and told his wi ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 06, 2018

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  • Russell Ralph HANKS | DPS - Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
  • Russell Hanks | DPS - Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
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    Victim Details

    Nov 14, 2018

    Aug 17, 2019

    Russell

    Hanks

    78

    72

    69 inches

    70 inches

    125 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Oct 06, 2018

    St. George

    Utah

    Washington County

    84770

    41820

    St. George Police Department

    St. George

    Utah

    Washington County

    84770

    Derek Lewis

    Detective

    265 North 200 East, Utah

    4356274300

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.sgcity.org/publicsafety/policedepartment

    18P025195

    2018-10-10

    St. George Police Department

    9887

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Brown

    Brown

    05/25/2026


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    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone looked into whether there might be any abandoned properties or caves in the area where Ru... ...Read More
    06/04/2023
    I've been following the case of Russell Ralph Hanks for a while, and one aspect that really intrigue... ...Read More
    01/11/2023

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