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Everett Ruess Missing Person Case

Last seen in Escalante, Utah on Nov 20, 1934

Victim Details

Nov 12, 2018

Jun 08, 2023

Everett

Ruess

111

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

na

Brown

Unknown

Unknown

07/11/2026


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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 ...
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Last Seen: Nov 20, 1934

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  • Everett Ruess: Long Lost in Escalante - Wasatch Magazine
  • Everett RUESS | DPS - Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
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