Mark Carl Brackebusch Missing from Bonners Ferry, Idaho age 73

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Mark Carl Brackebusch, a 73-year-old man with residences in both Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and Olympia, Washington, was last seen in Bonners Ferry on August 19, 2023. His disappearance was marked by unusual circumstances at his home, where he left without closing the windows or garage, and the doors were unlocked. It was not until August 31, twelve days after he was last seen, that Brackebusch was officially reported as a missing person.

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Last Seen: Aug 19, 2023

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Victim Details

Created

Jan 27, 2026

Case Added

Jan 27, 2026

Firstname

Mark

Lastname

Carl Brackebusch

Current Age

73

Age At Disappearance

73

Height

5'9 inches

Weight

158 lbs

Ethnicity

White

Gender

Male

Notes

Brackebusch was last seen in Bonners Ferry, Idaho on August 19, 2023. He left home without closing his windows or garage, and without locking his doors, and has never been heard from again. He was not reported missing until August 31. After his disappearance, his vehicle was found at the Shorty Peak trailhead on U.S. Forest Service Road 2251. An extensive search turned up no indication of his whereabouts. Brackebusch has residences in both Bonners Ferry and in Olympia, Washington. Authorities believe he may have gotten lost while hiking and died of exposure, but his remains have never been found.

Last Seen

Aug 19, 2023

City

Bonners Ferry

State

Idaho

Zip Code

Bonners Ferry

Vehicles

4

Agency Name

Boundary County Sheriff's Office

Agency Phone

208-267-3151

Last Updated

01/27/2026

Mark Carl Brackebusch
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