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Brian Ray Hale

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Brian Ray Hale

Case
#4033
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 21, 2026
Okfuskee County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person ยท Open
9 years waiting ยท since 2017

Missing Person: Brian Ray Hale

Justice for Brian Ray Hale โ€” the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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vehicle
Lead #1

Why was his vehicle abandoned near Deep Fork River with personal items left behind?

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evidence
Lead #2

What do the recovered items (cell phone, wallet, glasses, shoes) suggest about the circumstances of his disappearance?

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location
Lead #3

Has the area around Deep Fork River been thoroughly searched for any remains or additional evidence?

Brian Ray Hale, a 36-year-old male, went missing on March 22, 2017, near Deep Fork River in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. His vehicle was found abandoned with his cell phone, wallet, glasses, and shoes nearby, suggesting a possible emergency or tragedy. The circumstances remain unclear, and investigators continue seeking information about what happened to him.

Case
#4033
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 21, 2026
Okfuskee County Sheriff's Office

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More leads to consider

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witness
Lead #4

Were there any witnesses who saw Brian or his vehicle in the area on March 22, 2017?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP39101. Missing person: Brian Ray Hale.

Last known contact: 2017-03-22 in Deep Fork River/Okfuskee County, Okfuskee, OK. Circumstances: Vehicle, cell phone, wallet, glasses, shoes found in abandoned near Deep Fork River in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma.

Demographics: 36 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 135 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.

Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Possible ballcap. No known personal effects with him.; Clothing: Unknown what he is wearing.; Footwear: shoes located outside his abandoned vehicle..

Investigating agency: Okfuskee County Sheriff's Office | 1704001.

Timeline of Events

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2017-03-22

Last Known Contact

Brian Ray Hale last known contact near Deep Fork River in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma

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Case Information

Incident:March 22, 2017
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:March 22, 2017
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 9186231122
You can remain anonymous