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Case Description (SOLVED)
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Nathan Louis Merkel, a 62‑year‑old man from Rogue River was last seen on **June 1, 2023**, in Rogue River, Oregon. His disappearance was officially reported by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, and he was entered into the NamUs system under case #MP114119, with descriptions noting gray hair, brown eyes, standing about 5′10″ and weighing 165 lbs.
On **April 14, 2024**, a group of mushroom hunters stumbled upon skeletal remains in a remote, rugged area of the App ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 01, 2023
On **April 14, 2024**, a group of mushroom hunters stumbled upon skeletal remains in a remote, rugged area of the App ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 01, 2023
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Feb 12, 2024
Nathan
Merkel
63
62
70 inches
165 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jun 01, 2023
Rogue River
Oregon
Jackson County
Rogue River
No
556
133679
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Central Point
Oregon
Jackson County
97502
Preston Friend
Detective
5179 Crater Lake Highway, Oregon
5417746800
County
Law Enforcement
23-5639
2023-09-30
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
860
Gray or Partially Gray
Brown
Brown
Yes
11/23/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
Hey everyone,
I’ve been following Nathan Merkel's case closely, and something keeps bothering m... ...Read More
09/04/2024
I’ve been following Nathan Merkel's case closely, and something keeps bothering m... ...Read More
09/04/2024
Has anyone else thought about how dense and challenging the terrain around Rogue River is when searc... ...Read More
07/24/2024
07/24/2024
Hey everyone, I’ve been following Nathan Merkel’s case, and something that's been on my mind is ... ...Read More
04/26/2024
04/26/2024
