Gary Swanson

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Case Description
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Gary James Swanson, age 32, was last seen on May 22, 2003, in Aledo, Illinois. Swanson left behind a note and voicemail reassuring his family that he would be safe and they should not worry about him. His dog was later found tied up at a local convenience store. Two days after his disappearance, his vehicle was discovered abandoned and burned in Loraine, Illinois.

At the time, Swanson was dealing with significant stress, including a series of unfortunate events: his house had burned dow ...Read More
Last Seen: May 22, 2003
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    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

    https://mercercosheriff.org/

    03-2185

    Mercer County Sheriff's Office

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    09/24/2024


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    Forum Posts (1)
    Just wondering if anyone has heard any updates on the Gary Swanson case? It's been awhile since we'v... ...Read More
    12/02/2023