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Everett Hawley

Missing
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Everett Hawley, a 74-year-old real estate broker from Freeport, Illinois, went missing on February 20, 1976. He was last seen at a farm auction near the Winnebago-Ogle County Line in Illinois. Hawley and his business partner, Clarence Owens, attended a political rally at the American Legion Hall in Pecatonica, Illinois, before heading to Rocky's Cafe for pie and coffee. They then visited Owens' son's house and mentioned an appointment to assess farm property near German Valley. However, they nev ...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

    250

    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

    12/04/2025


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    Hey everyone, I've been following the Everett Hawley and Clarence Owens case for a while now, and th... ...Read More
    04/14/2024
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