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Hi all - Russell's daughter here. Where can I find this anonymous tip?

AO,

Do you mean to leave a tip? You click on the provide information button.

no i mean the alleged anonymous tip in the case description

AO, Looks like it came from this reference if you scroll down on this forum there is a post referring to it. I have no clue if it's accurate or not you might reach out to the original poster on websleuths.

I posted that.

Has anyone looked into the backgrounds of the other workers at the Don Bensing Farm during the time Russell was there? It's strange that there was an anonymous tip but no other leads or follow-ups. Sometimes other seasonal workers can remember small details that might not seem important at first but could shed light on what happened. Even if people have moved on or gone back to different areas, it's worth trying to track them down. This has been on my mind lately as I'm thinking about how oftentimes the people around might know more than they realize. If anyone has contacts from that farm around August 1998, maybe they could help fill in some blanks or offer a new perspective. Let's keep digging.
Hey sleuths, I was diving into the old case files of Russell John Olmstead and something caught my attention—the scars on his left arm and knee. These unique marks could be crucial identifiers if anyone ever saw him after he disappeared. Although it’s been years, I’m wondering if anyone with connections to the Ellisforde area in ‘98 remembers a new face with similar scars? Maybe he worked under a different name or moved to a nearby town? I know it’s a long shot, but sometimes lingering memories can spark unexpected breakthroughs. Would love to hear your thoughts or any connections you might make. Stay curious, folks! ✨?️‍♀️