The person at the center of this case
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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witness
Lead #1Were there other homeless individuals or street workers in downtown Portland who may have seen Russell in June 1985?
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clue
Lead #2What circumstances led to Russell becoming homeless, and did he have any family or social connections who might provide leads?
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location
Lead #3Which specific areas of downtown Portland was Russell known to frequent for shelter or resources?
Russell Curtis Brooks, a 24-year-old white male, disappeared on June 1, 1985, while living homeless on the streets of downtown Portland, Oregon. He was last seen in the Portland area but the exact circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear. Anyone with information about Brooks' 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.
Timeline of Events
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1985-06-01
Last Known Contact
Russell Curtis Brooks was last known to be in Portland, Oregon. He was a homeless person living on the streets of downtown Portland.
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Case Information
Incident:June 1, 1985
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 1, 1985
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038230400
You can remain anonymous