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Carl Sanders Missing Person Case

Last seen in Big Smoky Valley, Nevada on Jul 07, 2002

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In the vast and unforgiving landscape of the Big Smoky Valley in Nevada, a day of sightseeing turned into a desperate struggle for survival for Carl Steven Sanders and his wife, Debra. On July 7, 2002, the couple found themselves stranded after their vehicle ran out of gas on a remote Forest Service road east of State Highway 376. Faced with a perilous situation, they made the decision to walk towards the main road to find help. Tragically, they were unprepared for the harsh realities of the des ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 07, 2002

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    Victim Details

    Dec 12, 2008

    Jul 29, 2024

    Carl

    Sanders

    70

    48

    75 inches

    230 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jul 07, 2002

    Big Smoky Valley

    Nevada

    Nye County

    19463

    Nevada Department of Public Safety

    Carson City

    Nevada

    Carson City

    89711

    555 Wright Way, Nevada

    7756844808

    State

    Law Enforcement

    http://dps.nv.gov/

    02-004610

    Nevada Department of Public Safety

    na

    Brown

    Hazel

    Hazel

    No

    05/28/2026


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