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Shannon Schell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tucson, Arizona on Oct 12, 1994

Victim Details

Nov 10, 2015

Aug 13, 2019

Shannon

Schell

65

34

57 inches

80 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Oct 12, 1994

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85730

17488

Pima County Sheriff's Department

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85714

David Sedlak

Investigative Support Specialist

1750 East Benson Highway, Arizona

5203514600

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.pimasheriff.org/

941013016

1994-10-13

Pima County Sheriff's Department

Red/Auburn

Hazel

Hazel

07/31/2026


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Schell was last seen in Pima County, Arizona on October 12, 1994. She planned to hike the Tanque Verde Ridge trail to Manning Camp in Saguaro National Monument East. It was a 32-mile round trip over very rough terrain, and she had tried it before and failed.

On the day of her disappearance, she parked her Camaro at the trailhead, locked her wallet, money and jewelry inside the trunk, and started the hike alone. She was carrying some snacks, a couple of water bottles, some extra clothing ...
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Last Seen: Oct 12, 1994

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    It's been gnawing at me—why was Schell out there so prepared, yet some of her choices seem puzzlin... ...Read More
    01/10/2024
    Has anyone else noticed how unusual it is that Schell left all her valuables locked in her car befor... ...Read More
    03/15/2023
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