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In the early evening hours in Aledo, Illinois, Gary Swanson was seen by his family for what would be the last time. At approximately 7:30 p.m., the 32-year-old departed from the vicinity of the 1400 block of 120th Avenue. He left behind both a note and a voicemail, conveying a message to his family that he would be safe and that they should not be concerned for his welfare. Later that same evening, a confusing discovery was made when Swanson's dog was found tied up outside a local convenience st ...Read More
Last Seen: May 22, 2003

Victim Details

Oct 30, 2012

Nov 08, 2022

Gary

Swanson

53

32

80 inches

225 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 22, 2003

Aledo

Illinois

Mercer County

61231

No

22332

Mercer County Sheriff's Office

Aledo

Illinois

Mercer County

61231

906 Southwest 3rd Street, Illinois

3095825194

County

03-2185

Mercer County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

06/03/2026


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