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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Lead #1Were there any witnesses who saw Russell on the streets of downtown Portland around June 1, 1985?
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Lead #2What circumstances led to Russell becoming homeless, and did he have any regular locations or associates in the downtown area?
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Lead #3Did anyone in the homeless community or local businesses have interactions with Russell that might provide leads?
Russell Curtis Brooks, a 24-year-old homeless man, disappeared from downtown Portland, Oregon on June 1, 1985. He was last known to be on the streets of downtown Portland, and circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. Despite decades passing, the case remains open and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have encountered him or have knowledge of what happened.
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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.
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Case Information
Incident:June 1, 1985
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 1, 1985
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038230400
You can remain anonymous