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Shannon Schell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tucson, Arizona on Oct 12, 1994

Victim Details

Created

Nov 10, 2015

Case Added

Aug 13, 2019

Firstname

Shannon

Lastname

Schell

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

57 inches

Weight

80 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Oct 12, 1994

City

Tucson

State

Arizona

County

Pima County

Zip Code

85730

Agency ID

17488

Agency Name

Pima County Sheriff's Department

Agency City

Tucson

Agency State

Arizona

Agency County

Pima County

Agency Zip Code

85714

Agency Contact

David Sedlak

Contact Job Title

Investigative Support Specialist

Agency Address

1750 East Benson Highway, Arizona

Agency Phone

5203514600

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.pimasheriff.org/

Agency Case #

941013016

Agency Report Date

1994-10-13

Primary Agency

Pima County Sheriff's Department

Hair Color

Red/Auburn

Left Eye Color

Hazel

Right Eye Color

Hazel

Last Updated

08/25/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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On October 12, 1994, 34-year-old Shannon Joy Schell, a resident of Tucson, Arizona, embarked on a challenging solo day hike in Saguaro National Park. An experienced recreational hiker, she had set her sights on conquering the Tanque Verde Ridge trail to Manning Camp, a strenuous 32-mile round trip over very rough terrain that she had attempted unsuccessfully once before. Before starting her trek, she parked her Camaro at the trailhead, securing her wallet, money, and jewelry in the trunk. She se ...

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Last Seen: Oct 12, 1994

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Shannon Schell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tucson, Arizona on Oct 12, 1994

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