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On October 30, 2023, 45-year-old Kory Allen Rowe was booked into the Lane County Jail in Eugene, Oregon, on a charge of violating park rules. At the time of his booking, Rowe was described as a white male, standing 6 feet tall, weighing 175 pounds, with brown hair.

Following his release, there have been no public records or reports detailing Rowe's subsequent whereabouts. His name does not appear on the Oregon State Police's Missing Persons list, nor is there any mention of him in loca ...Read More
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Victim Details

Aug 14, 2024

Aug 14, 2024

Kory

Rowe

46

45

71 inches

150 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the autumn of 2023, concern grew for a 45-year-old man named Kory Allen Rowe in Eugene, Oregon. His family had not seen or heard from him since October 30th of that year, a silence that was deeply troubling. At the time of his disappearance, Kory was experiencing homelessness, a circumstance that can often make it more challenging to stay connected with loved ones and adds a layer of vulnerability. The lack of contact prompted his family to officially report him as a missing person, and the Eugene Police Department opened an investigation into his whereabouts in March of the following year. Information available at the time described him as a white male, standing at approximately five feet eleven inches tall and weighing between 150 and 160 pounds. He had brown hair that was balding in the front, blue eyes, and was known to typically have some form of facial hair, such as a mustache or goatee. A tattoo of an unknown design was noted on his left shoulder. The specifics of Kory's life and the days leading up to his last known contact are not widely detailed in public sources, a common and unfortunate reality for many who are unhoused. The primary concern for his family and investigators was simply that he had vanished without a trace. The period between his last contact in October and the official report in March highlights the often-painful lapse in time that can occur in such cases, where the lines between a chosen absence and a potential crisis can be tragically blurred. For months, his case remained open, a quiet question mark in the community, while his family waited for any news. Fortunately, this period of uncertainty came to a close, as the official record of his case now indicates that he has been found alive. The details surrounding his discovery, including the date and the circumstances, have not been publicly disclosed. This resolution, while bringing immense relief, also serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and anxieties that surround the disappearance of any individual, particularly those without a fixed address. The overview of Kory Rowe's case underscores the silent struggles faced by many and the profound importance of community awareness and official resources in resolving such disappearances. While the narrative of his time missing remains largely private, the conclusion to this chapter is one of hope and reunion.

Oct 30, 2023

Eugene

Oregon

Lane County

Eugene

No

151478

Eugene Police Department

Eugene

Oregon

Lane County

97401

300 Country Club Road, Oregon

5416825111

Local

Law Enforcement

24-03965

2024-03-18

Eugene Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Yes

05/21/2026


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