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Gary Swanson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Aledo, Illinois on May 22, 2003

Victim Details

Oct 30, 2012

Nov 08, 2022

Gary

Swanson

55

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

https://mercercosheriff.org/

03-2185

Mercer County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/16/2026


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On the evening of May 22, 2003, 32-year-old Gary James Swanson, a man described by his family as religious and family-oriented, was last seen by relatives at his home in Aledo, Illinois. At approximately 7:30 p.m., in the area of the 1400 block of 120th Avenue, his family saw him for the last time. Before he vanished, Swanson left a note and a voicemail for his family, telling them not to worry and that he would be safe. At the time of his disappearance, he was known to be a very tall man, stand ...
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    Has anyone looked into the significance of Gary’s dog being found tied up at the convenience store... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else find it strange that Gary's dog was found tied up at a convenience store? I mean, if... ...Read More
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