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Billy Russell Missing Person Case

Last seen in New Orleans, Louisiana on Aug 22, 2021

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In the summer of 2021, Billy Joe Russell made a life-altering move from Falkville, Alabama, to the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana. At 49 years old, he embraced a nomadic lifestyle, choosing to live without a permanent residence. Despite his unconventional living situation, Billy maintained a connection with his family. He established a way to receive mail at an abandoned auto shop, which served as a point of contact. The last known communication his family had with him was in August of t ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 22, 2021

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  • Billy Joe Russell - The Charley Project

    • Victim Details

    May 02, 2022

    Jul 26, 2024

    Billy

    Russell

    51

    49

    72 inches

    74 inches

    150 lbs

    175 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Aug 22, 2021

    New Orleans

    Louisiana

    Orleans Parish

    New Orleans

    No

    113901

    New Orleans Police Department 4th Police District

    New Orleans

    Louisiana

    Orleans Parish

    70114

    2405 Sanctuary Drive, Louisiana

    5046586040

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.nola.gov/nopd/districts/

    L-16434-21

    2021-12-14

    New Orleans Police Department 4th Police District

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Hazel

    Hazel

    Yes

    05/31/2026


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