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John Early Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ashland, Oregon on Apr 30, 2023

Victim Details

Jul 03, 2023

Jul 05, 2023

John

Early

68

65

74 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 30, 2023

Ashland

Oregon

Jackson County

No

126232

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Central Point

Oregon

Jackson County

97502

Preston Friend

Detective

5179 Crater Lake Highway, Oregon

5417746800

County

Law Enforcement

http://jacksoncountyor.org/sheriff/

23-2468

2023-05-01

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

1970

Red/Auburn

Blue

Blue

07/18/2026


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On April 30, 2023, 65-year-old John Kevin Early was last seen in a rural area of Jackson County, just outside of Ashland, Oregon. He had reportedly been searching for morel mushrooms near the intersection of Moon Prairie Road and Jenny Creek Road at approximately 2:30 in the afternoon. At the time of his disappearance, John was wearing blue jeans, a gray sweatshirt, and brown boots. The area where he went missing is a remote part of the county, situated off of Highway 66.

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Last Seen: Apr 30, 2023

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  • Police search for missing Ashland mushroom hunter - KDRV
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