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Don Hesselgesser Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fallon, Nevada on Apr 20, 2023

Victim Details

May 17, 2023

Jun 28, 2023

Don

Hesselgesser

62

59

70 inches

155 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 20, 2023

Fallon

Nevada

Churchill County

No

125314

Churchill County Sheriff's Office

Fallon

Nevada

Churchill County

89406

Lee Orozco

Undersheriff

180 West A Street, Nevada

7754233116

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.churchillcounty.org/

C23-02668

Churchill County Sheriff's Office

1982

Brown

Blue

Blue

No

06/28/2026


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Don William Hesselgesser was a 59-year-old man from Fallon, Nevada, whose life took an unexpected and tragic turn in the spring of 2023. He was last seen on April 20th of that year. Concern for his well-being grew when his vehicle was discovered abandoned in a remote desert area within Churchill County. The discovery of his unoccupied vehicle prompted an immediate response from law enforcement, who were concerned for his safety given the harsh and unforgiving nature of the desert terrain. Search ...
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Last Seen: Apr 20, 2023

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