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Everett Hawley Missing Person Case

Last seen in Freeport, Illinois on Feb 20, 1976

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On February 19, 1976, 74-year-old Everett Hawley, a real estate broker from the Freeport, Illinois area, and his business partner, 65-year-old Clarence Owens, vanished in a case that would perplex their families and law enforcement for decades. The two men began their day with plans to attend a political rally in Pecatonica, after which they stopped at a local cafe. Later, they were seen at a farm auction near the Winnebago-Ogle county line. They were traveling in Owens' distinctive, newly ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 20, 1976

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    Victim Details

    Jul 28, 2017

    Mar 13, 2024

    Everett

    Hawley

    122

    74

    73 inches

    77 inches

    220 lbs

    225 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Feb 20, 1976

    Freeport

    Illinois

    Stephenson County

    Freeport

    34728

    Stephenson County Sheriffs Office

    Freeport

    Illinois

    Stephenson County

    61032

    15 N. Galena Ave, Illinois

    8152358252

    County

    Law Enforcement

    http://www.co.stephenson.il.us/sheriff/

    M8307118

    1983-01-27

    Stephenson County Sheriffs Office

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    Yes

    06/11/2026


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    Forum Posts (2)

    Hey everyone, I've been following the Everett Hawley and Clarence Owens case for a while now, and th... ...Read More
    04/14/2024
    I'm curious about something that hasn't been fully addressed regarding Everett Hawley and Clarence O... ...Read More
    01/05/2023

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