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Jeromy Ivan Childress

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Jeromy Ivan Childress

Case
#4738
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Sep 24, 2026
Tillamook County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person · Open
21 years waiting · since 2004

Missing Person: Jeromy Ivan Childress

Justice for Jeromy Ivan Childress — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

What happened to Jeromy between 4:30 PM on October 17 and when he was reported missing? Did he become lost, injured, or encounter foul play?

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location
Lead #2

Why was Jeromy hunting in that specific area, and were there other hunters nearby who might have witnessed something?

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clue
Lead #3

His distinctive jewelry—a gold wedding band with 5 inset diamonds and a silver Citizen eco-drive watch—could help identify remains if discovered.

Jeromy Ivan Childress, a 31-year-old male, went missing on October 17, 2004, while hunting on Trask Mountain near Tillamook, Oregon. He was last seen at approximately 4:30 PM in the area of Tucca Creek Road and Boundary Road in Tillamook County. Despite investigation by the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to contact authorities.

Case
#4738
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Sep 24, 2026
Tillamook County Sheriff's Office

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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witness
Lead #4

Were there any other hunters or outdoor enthusiasts in the Trask Mountain area on October 17, 2004, who might have relevant information?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP870. Missing person: Jeromy Ivan Childress.

Last known contact: 2004-10-17 in Tillamook, Tillamook, OR. Circumstances: Jeromy was last seen at approximately 4:30pm hunting on Trask Mountain near Tucca Creek Rd.

and Boundary Rd. in Tillamook County, OR.

Demographics: 31 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 175 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.

Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Dark brown Carhart type jacket, stone washed "Levi's" jeans, brown "Copeland" hiking boots, blue "Nike" baseball cap with Nike swoosh on front in a lighter blue; Footwear: Brown "Copeland" hiking boots; Jewelry: Gold wedding band with 5 inset diamonds at a diagonal, silver "Citizen" watch with eco-drive. Investigating agency: Tillamook County Sheriff's Office | 2004-14591.

Timeline of Events

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2004-10-17
16:30

Last Seen Hunting

Jeromy was last seen at approximately 4:30 PM hunting on Trask Mountain near Tucca Creek Rd. and Boundary Rd. in Tillamook County, OR.

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Case Information

Incident:October 17, 2004 at 4:30 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:October 17, 2004 at 4:30 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 5038422561
You can remain anonymous