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Scott Sells Missing Person Case

Last seen in Eugene, Oregon on Sep 12, 2003

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Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jan 8, 2024

Scott

Sells

42

19

72 inches

145 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 12, 2003

Eugene

Oregon

Lane County

No

6763

Eugene Police Department

Eugene

Oregon

Lane County

97401

Jennifer Curry

Detective

300 Country Club Road, Oregon

5416825111

Local

Law Enforcement

03-18985

Eugene Police Department

5469

Blond/Strawberry

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP894) and 3 other sources
In the early morning hours of September 12, 2003, 19-year-old Scott Matthew Sells was last seen at a relative's home in Eugene, Oregon. The residence was located in the vicinity of Adams Street and 4th Avenue. At the time of his disappearance, Scott was described as a Caucasian male, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing between 145 and 160 pounds. He had red/blond hair and hazel eyes. A notable distinguishing feature was a missing front tooth; he had a metal dental implant screw visible in his gum, as he had not yet received the crown. Scott was also known to have a medical condition, schizophrenia, for which he required medication.

Initial thoughts about Scott's disappearance centered on the possibility that he had boarded a Greyhound bus with the intention of traveling to Arcata, California. However, investigations revealed that he never reached his destination, and it remains uncertain if he ever got on the bus at all. His family expressed that it was unusual for him to be out of contact. There was a potential sighting of Scott in the area of Lane Community College in Eugene in early 2004, but this was never confirmed. His case is classified as an endangered missing person, partly due to his medical condition and a history of substance use.

The disappearance of Scott Sells has remained an unsolved case for many years, leaving his family and community with unanswered questions. The Eugene Police Department has listed him as a cold case and continues to seek information from the public that might lead to a resolution. The circumstances surrounding his vanishing are still unclear. Without any definite leads after the initial investigation, the trail grew cold, leaving a lingering sense of uncertainty about what happened to the young man who disappeared on that September morning.
Last Seen: Sep 12, 2003

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Scott Matthew Sells - The Charley Project
  • Cold Cases | Eugene, OR Website
  • Case | Scott M. Sells - TrackMissing

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Oregon - unidentified case UP10109
    John Doe — Oregon
    UP10109 • Found Apr 2, 2012
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 81%190 lb vs 145–160 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Florence, Oregon - unidentified case UP97387
    John Doe — Florence, Oregon
    UP97387 • Found Sep 21, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'4" vs 6'0"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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