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Avery Chester Charles, age 81, was last seen on August 2, 1995, in Malheur County, Oregon. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as an American Indian male, standing 5'10" and weighing 270 pounds, with brown hair and black eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and there have been limited leads or public details released about his case since he went missing.

Despite investigations, Charles' case remains unresolved, and he is listed on both sta ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 02, 1995

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Victim Details

Oct 29, 2020

Nov 03, 2023

Avery

Charles

110

81

70 inches

270 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

In the late summer of 1995, a profound sense of unease settled over Malheur County, Oregon, as news of a missing resident began to circulate. Avery Chester Charles, an 81-year-old male, had vanished without a trace. He was last seen on August 2, 1995, a day that would become a sorrowful benchmark for his loved ones and the community. Avery, an American Indian/Alaska Native, was a man of considerable stature, standing at 5 feet 10 inches and weighing approximately 270 pounds. He had brown hair and black eyes, features that were once familiar to those who knew him but have now become part of a haunting description in a long-unsolved mystery. The Oregon State Police were tasked with the investigation into his disappearance, a case that has remained open and active for decades. The circumstances surrounding Avery's disappearance are shrouded in ambiguity, with very little information available to the public. The official record simply states that he was last seen on that fateful August day. There are no details regarding what he was wearing, who he was with, or what his plans might have been. This lack of information has made the investigation incredibly challenging for law enforcement and has left his family with a painful void of unanswered questions. The case was officially entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) on October 29, 2020, a testament to the enduring efforts to find him. The passage of time has not diminished the hope for answers in Avery Charles's case. His file remains open with the Oregon State Police, a somber reminder of a life interrupted. Despite the years that have turned into decades, the fundamental questions of where Avery is and what happened to him persist. The lack of specific details has prevented a clear narrative from forming, leaving only the stark reality of his absence. This enduring mystery serves as a poignant illustration of the lasting impact a missing person has on their family and community, a story of love, loss, and the unyielding search for resolution.

Aug 02, 1995

Malheur County

Oregon

Malheur County

Unknown

93929

Oregon State Police

Salem

Oregon

Marion County

97317

3565 Trelstad Avenue Southeast, Oregon

5033783720

State

Law Enforcement

07-326565

Oregon State Police

Brown

Black

Black

05/27/2026


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