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Russell Gonzales Missing Person Case

Last seen in Eugene, Oregon on Jan 09, 2006

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jan 12, 2024

Russell

Gonzales

61

41

70 inches

72 inches

170 lbs

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 09, 2006

Eugene

Oregon

Lane County

No

6745

Lane County Sheriff's Office

Eugene

Oregon

Lane County

97401

DJ Mann

Sergeant

125 East 8th Avenue, Oregon

5416824150

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office

06-6312

Lane County Sheriff's Office

5837

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/22/2026


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In the quiet city of Eugene, Oregon, the life of 41-year-old Russell Matthew Gonzales took an unforeseen and alarming turn in the winter of 2006. A man described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing around five feet ten inches tall and weighing about 170 pounds, Russell was last heard from on January 9, 2006. On that day, he had set out on a journey to the Coos Bay/North Bend area of the state. However, Russell never reached his intended destination, and all communication ...
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Last Seen: Jan 09, 2006

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP881
  • Russell Matthew Gonzales - The Charley Project
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    I've been following Russell Matthew Gonzales's case closely and something that's be... ...Read More
    10/29/2024
    Has anyone looked into the significance of FS 5847 MP 8 where Russell's car was found? I've been rea... ...Read More
    07/13/2024
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    12/24/2023
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