Everett Ruess

Missing
Case Description
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Everett Ruess, a 20-year-old artist and poet, disappeared on November 20, 1934, near Escalante, Utah, while exploring the rugged landscapes of southern Utah. Known for his love of nature and solitude, Ruess had been traveling alone through remote wilderness areas, writing letters and documenting his experiences. He was last seen by two sheepherders who gave him directions toward the Kaiparowits Plateau, a remote region of canyons and desert.

Ruess was an adventurer who immersed himself ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 20, 1934
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  • Everett Ruess: Long Lost in Escalante - Wasatch Magazine

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    Victim Details

    Nov 12, 2018

    Jun 08, 2023

    Everett

    Ruess

    110

    20

    67 inches

    69 inches

    150 lbs

    200 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Nov 20, 1934

    Escalante

    Utah

    Garfield County

    Unknown

    41797

    Garfield County Sheriffs Office

    Panguitch

    Utah

    Garfield County

    84759

    375 N 700 W, Utah

    4356762678

    County

    Law Enforcement

    0042753

    Garfield County Sheriffs Office

    Brown

    Unknown

    Unknown

    09/18/2024


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    Does anyone have any theories on the missing case of Everett? It's been such a baffling mystery and ... ...Read More
    01/16/2024
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    04/26/2023
    Does anyone know if the Everett Ruess case is in the Namus database?... ...Read More
    01/28/2023
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