
The person at the center of this case
Brendon Allen Nepon
Justice for Brendon Allen Nepon — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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What was the condition of Brendon's vehicle when found, and were there any personal belongings inside that might indicate his plans?
Has the Snow Lake trail been thoroughly searched, and are there areas of difficult terrain where someone could become stranded or injured?
Did Brendon have any hiking experience or familiarity with the Snow Lake trail, and was this a routine hike for him?
Brendon Allen Nepon, a 37-year-old male, went hiking with his dog at the Snow Lake trailhead at Snoqualmie Pass on September 27, 2020, and neither he nor the dog have been seen since. His vehicle was discovered at the trailhead, suggesting he did begin the hike as planned. The case remains unsolved, and investigators seek any information about his disappearance or potential sightings in the area.
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The dog was wearing a mostly green harness—has anyone reported sightings of a dog matching this description in the area since September 2020?
Were there other hikers on the trail that day who might have seen Brendon or his dog?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP74359. Missing person: Brendon Allen Nepon.
Last known contact: 2020-09-27 in Snoqualmie Pass, King, WA. Circumstances: Brendon went hiking with his dog at the Snow Lake trailhead at Snoqualmie Pass and neither returned.
Vehicle was found at the trailhead. Demographics: 37 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Other: Clothing unknown, but accompanying dog likely had on a mostly green harness.
Investigating agency: King County Sheriff's Office | C20031208.
Brendon Allen Nepon went hiking with his dog at Snow Lake trailhead at Snoqualmie Pass. Neither he nor the dog returned. Vehicle was found at the trailhead.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.