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Billy Russell Missing Person Case

Last seen in New Orleans, Louisiana on Aug 22, 2021

Victim Details

May 02, 2022

Jul 26, 2024

Billy

Russell

53

49

72 inches

74 inches

150 lbs

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 22, 2021

New Orleans

Louisiana

Orleans Parish

New Orleans

No

113901

New Orleans Police Department 4th Police District

New Orleans

Louisiana

Orleans Parish

70114

2405 Sanctuary Drive, Louisiana

5046586040

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.nola.gov/nopd/districts/

L-16434-21

2021-12-14

New Orleans Police Department 4th Police District

Gray or Partially Gray

Hazel

Hazel

Yes

07/20/2026


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In the summer of 2021, Billy Joe Russell made a life-altering move from Falkville, Alabama, to the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana. At 49 years old, he embraced a nomadic lifestyle, choosing to live without a permanent residence. Despite his unconventional living situation, Billy maintained a connection with his family. He established a way to receive mail at an abandoned auto shop, which served as a point of contact. The last known communication his family had with him was in August of t ...
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