The person at the center of this case
Bruce Richard DeVoe
Missing Person · Open
28 years waiting · since 1997
Missing Person: Bruce Richard DeVoe
Justice for Bruce Richard DeVoe — the trail went cold in 1997, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Why was Bruce's vehicle found on Independence Road several days after his disappearance, and what does this location tell us about his movements?
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location
Lead #2What was Bruce doing in the 14000 block of Knowles Road on November 4, 1997, and who was he with?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any signs of foul play or distress in or around the abandoned vehicle?
Bruce Richard DeVoe, a 40-year-old man, disappeared on November 4, 1997, from the Tenino area in Thurston County, Washington. He was last seen near the 14000 block of Knowles Road, and his vehicle was discovered days later on Independence Road. Nearly three decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators seek information about what happened to him.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone see Bruce or his vehicle between Knowles Road and Independence Road during those crucial days?
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clue
Lead #5Has any physical evidence or credible information emerged in the nearly 30 years since his disappearance?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP802. Missing person: Bruce Richard DeVoe.
Last known contact: 1997-11-04 in Tenino, Thurston, WA. Circumstances: Bruce was last seen in the vicinity of the 14000 block of Knowles Rd.
His vehicle was located a few days later on Independence Rd.in Tenino, WA. Demographics: 40 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 135 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Flannel shirt, blue jeans, tennis shoes..
Investigating agency: Thurston County Sheriff's Office | 97-41685-11.
Timeline of Events
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1997-11-04
Last Known Contact
Bruce DeVoe was last seen in the vicinity of the 14000 block of Knowles Road in Tenino, Washington.
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1997-11-04
Disappearance
Bruce Richard DeVoe, age 40, disappeared from Tenino, Thurston County, Washington.
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1997-11-08
Vehicle Located
DeVoe's vehicle was found on Independence Road in Tenino, a few days after his disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:November 4, 1997
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 4, 1997
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3607865500
You can remain anonymous