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Ian Eckles, a 41-year-old from Kent, Washington, went missing on May 17, 2020, while on a hunting trip near Liberty, Washington. He had planned to meet friends for a turkey hunt but never arrived. His vehicle was later found, being driven by a suspect, Jorge Alcantara-Gonzalez, who became the focus of a massive manhunt. Authorities believe Ian was murdered, though his remains have not been located. Alcantara-Gonzalez was eventually captured and charged with Ian's murder, but the case remains unr ...Read More
Last Seen: May 17, 2020
Last Seen: May 17, 2020
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Ian
Eckles
46
41
66 inches
160 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
May 17, 2020
Liberty
Washington
Kittitas County
No
285
117124
Kittitas County Sheriff's Office
Ellensburg
Washington
Kittitas County
98926
Andrea Blume
Detective
307 West Umptanum Road, Washington
5099627525
County
Law Enforcement
S20-04300
Kittitas County Sheriff's Office
4632
Brown
Green
Green
11/22/2025
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