Account
Aug 03, 2011
Jan 12, 2024
Phillip
Bakeman
82
52
70 inches
150 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the winter of 1995, amidst the scenic backdrop of Glide, Oregon, 52-year-old Phillip W. Bakeman vanished, leaving behind a life and a family. He was last seen on January 1st at his family's ranch in the Glide area of Douglas County. The day of his disappearance was marked by a verbal altercation he had at his brother-in-law's house, after which he left and was never heard from again. At the time he went missing, Phillip was described as a white male, standing 5'10" and weighing 150 pounds, with graying brown, curly hair, a mustache, and brown eyes. His appearance was further distinguished by an appendectomy scar and several tattoos, including a peacock, an eagle, and a sailor girl on his shoulders and forearms. He was reportedly wearing a maroon or brown down jacket, a gray flannel shirt, jeans, and brown sneakers or boots. The circumstances surrounding Phillip Bakeman's disappearance are unsettling. He was known to be carrying a small revolver for his own protection at the time he went missing. While he left his brother-in-law's home after their disagreement, no one actually witnessed him leaving his own ranch on that fateful day. In the initial stages of the investigation, a bloodhound was used to try and trace his path. The dog followed his scent to the main road near his home, but the trail went cold near the river, adding a layer of mystery to his last known movements. This detail has led to much speculation over the years, but without any concrete evidence, the events of that day remain largely unknown. The investigation into Phillip Bakeman's disappearance is still open, and his case remains unsolved. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has maintained his case file, with the agency case number 95-0025. Despite the passage of time, efforts to find answers have not entirely ceased. Information about his case has been shared across various platforms dedicated to missing persons, with details being updated as recently as April 2012. The lack of resolution has left his family with unanswered questions and a sense of profound loss. The overview of the case suggests a man who seemingly walked away from a family dispute and into oblivion, with the scent trail leading to a river being the last and most enigmatic clue in a case that has spanned decades.
Jan 02, 1995
Glide
Oregon
Douglas County
97443
No
10547
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Douglas County
97470
Brad O'Dell
Sergeant
1036 Southeast Douglas Avenue, Oregon
5414404450
County
Law Enforcement
95-0025
1995-01-02
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Brown
Brown
Brown
No
05/28/2026
