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Dec 12, 2008
Jan 12, 2024
Jason
Franks
44
21
72 inches
165 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the summer of 2001, a camping trip in the scenic area near Chiloquin, Oregon, took a bewildering turn with the disappearance of 21-year-old Jason Anthony Franks. On August 10th of that year, the young man from Alturas, California, vanished without a trace from a campsite he was sharing with friends. The narrative provided by his companions is that they left Jason alone at the site to go into town. When they returned, he was gone, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for years. At the time he went missing, Jason was described as a white male, standing 6 feet tall and weighing around 165 pounds, with blond hair and hazel eyes. He had several distinguishing tattoos, including an unfinished outline of a "Demon" on his upper right arm and a cross with black dots on his hand. The circumstances surrounding Jason's disappearance have been clouded by a lack of clear details and what authorities have described as a lack of cooperation from some individuals connected to the case. This has presented significant challenges to the investigation, which is being handled by both the Alturas Police Department in California and the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Oregon. Jason was known to have a medical condition, a detail that adds another layer of concern to his case. Among his personal belongings, he was known to wear a heavy gold chain necklace. His physical characteristics also included scars on his nose and a previously fractured left arm. The official investigation into Jason Franks's disappearance remains open. His case is listed in national missing persons databases, a constant, quiet plea for information. The lack of resolution has left his family and friends in a painful state of uncertainty. The overview of Jason's case highlights a young man who was enjoying a summer outing with friends when he inexplicably vanished. The investigation has been hampered by limited information and cooperation, leaving more questions than answers. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of one day finding out what happened to Jason Anthony Franks.
Aug 10, 2001
Chiloquin
Oregon
Klamath County
No
30640
Alturas Police Department
Alturas
California
,
C-2001-373
Alturas Police Department
5222
Blond/Strawberry
Hazel
Hazel
05/28/2026
