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Jason Wayne Dennis

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Jason Wayne Dennis

Case
#2042
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 8, 2026
St. George Police Department
Missing Person · Open
24 years waiting · since 2002

Missing Person: Jason Wayne Dennis

Justice for Jason Wayne Dennis — the trail went cold in 2002, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

Why did a 17-year-old leave Saint George with a handgun and backpack? What was his intended destination?

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location
Lead #2

Did Jason actually travel to Salt Lake City, Nevada, or Southern California as suspected, or did something happen locally?

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evidence
Lead #3

The .22 caliber handgun has never been recovered—what happened to it and does it provide clues to Jason's fate?

Jason Wayne Dennis, a 17-year-old biracial male, disappeared on March 18, 2002, from Saint George, Utah, with a backpack and .22 caliber handgun. He may have traveled to Salt Lake City, Nevada, or Southern California, but his whereabouts remain unknown after more than two decades. Anyone with information about Jason's location or movements in 2002 is urged to contact the St. George Police Department.

Case
#2042
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 8, 2026
St. George Police Department

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More leads to consider

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timeline
Lead #4

Over 24 years have passed with no confirmed sightings—could someone have information about Jason's activities in 2002?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP6011. Missing person: Jason Wayne Dennis.

Last known contact: 2002-03-18 in Saint George, Washington, UT. Circumstances: Jason may have traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah; Nevada, or to the Southern California area.

Jason is Biracial. He is White and Asian.

Demographics: 17 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 115 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.

Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Backpack, unknown color, .22 caliber handgun; Eyewear: Glasses. Investigating agency: St.

George Police Department | 0201605 | 2002-03-18.

Timeline of Events

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2002-03-18

Jason Wayne Dennis goes missing

Last known contact in Saint George, Washington, UT. Carrying backpack and .22 caliber handgun. May have traveled to Salt Lake City, Nevada, or Southern California.

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Case Information

Incident:March 18, 2002
Last Updated:June 12, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:March 18, 2002
Last Updated:June 12, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 4356274300
You can remain anonymous