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John Russell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Knoxville, Tennessee on Feb 22, 2024

Victim Details

Oct 14, 2024

Oct 17, 2024

John

Russell

67

65

72 inches

74 inches

130 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 22, 2024

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37917

No

155004

Knoxville Police Department

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37917

Christopher Bell

Detective

1650 Huron Street, Tennessee

8652157000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://knoxvilletnpolice.gov/

24-022795

2024-07-18

Knoxville Police Department

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/27/2026


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In the city of Knoxville, Tennessee, a 65-year-old man named John Russell has been missing since the winter of 2024. The last known contact with him was on February 22 of that year. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, standing between six feet and six feet two inches tall, and weighing between 130 and 140 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. His disappearance has left his community with many unanswered questions.

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Last Seen: Feb 22, 2024

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