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Russell Curtis Brooks
Missing Person · Open
41 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: Russell Curtis Brooks
Justice for Russell Curtis Brooks — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1Russell was homeless and living on the streets of downtown Portland—who were his known associates or regular contacts in the homeless community?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Russell on or after June 1, 1985 in downtown Portland? Any street outreach workers, shelter staff, or other homeless individuals who may have information?
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clue
Lead #3What specific circumstances led to him being reported missing? Who reported him missing and when?
Russell Curtis Brooks, a 24-year-old homeless man, disappeared on June 1, 1985, from downtown Portland, Oregon. He was last known to be on the streets in the Portland area, and circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. Anyone with information about Russell's whereabouts or what happened to him is urged to contact the Portland Police Bureau.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP25562. Missing person: Russell Curtis Brooks.
Last known contact: 1985-06-01 in Portland, Multnomah, OR. Circumstances: MP was a homeless person on the streets of downtown Portland.
Demographics: 24 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 145 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Portland Police Bureau | 04103443.
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1985-06-01
Last Known Contact
Russell Curtis Brooks was last known to be on the streets of downtown Portland, Oregon on June 1, 1985.
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Case Information
Incident:June 1, 1985
Last Updated:May 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 1, 1985
Last Updated:May 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038230400
You can remain anonymous