Russell Ashmun

Missing
Case Description
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Russell Ashmun, 22, was last seen on September 22, 1979, in Olympia, Washington. At the time, few details were available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and his case has remained unsolved for over four decades. Investigators have included Ashmun’s case in various cold case reviews, but no significant breakthroughs have been reported. He is still listed as a missing person in national databases, and the Thurston County authorities continue to seek any information that cou ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 22, 1979
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    Victim Details

    Sep 17, 2014

    Jun 19, 2023

    Russell

    Ashmun

    67

    22

    73 inches

    170 lbs

    225 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Sep 22, 1979

    Olympia

    Washington

    Thurston County

    No

    23512

    Salem Police Department

    Salem

    Oregon

    Marion County

    97301

    Jake Burke

    Detective

    555 Liberty Street Southeast, Oregon

    5035886123

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.cityofsalem.net/police

    79-50702

    Salem Police Department

    Brown

    Hazel

    Hazel

    10/03/2024


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    I had the privilege of knowing Russell and I am absolutely heartbroken to hear that they are current... ...Read More
    04/22/2023
    I'm curious if anyone knows of any cameras in the area that may have captured Russell's last known l... ...Read More
    02/17/2023
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