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John Sherman Russel Jr.

Unclaimed
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In an unclaimed person case shrouded in mystery, authorities are seeking assistance in locating the next of kin for John Sherman Russel-Jr, whose body was discovered on September 11, 2024, in Gowen, Michigan. The case, identified under NamUs ID UCP131403, has raised pressing questions as officials strive to piece together the circumstances surrounding John's passing. Gowen, a small community in Michigan, is now the backdrop for this poignant situation wherein a connection to John's family remain ...Read More
Date Found: 09/11/2024
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP131403
    • Victim Details

    2024-10-15T19:39:18.83

    2024-10-24T21:06:55.397

    131403

    UCP131403

    48677

    John

    Sherman

    Russel Jr.

    White / Caucasian

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    09/11/2024

    Gowen

    Michigan

    Montcalm County

    49326

    Unknown

    43851

    Mid-Michigan Medical Examiner Group

    Cadillac

    Michigan

    Wexford County

    2141 Plett Rd PMB #111, , Cadillac, Michigan

    2315106205

    County

    Medical Examiner

    59-0912-RJ-2024

    Unknown

    Unknown

    Unknown

    11/22/2025


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