
The person at the center of this case
Russell Curtis Brooks
Justice for Russell Curtis Brooks — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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What circumstances led to Russell's disappearance from downtown Portland's homeless community?
Were there any homeless individuals or street workers who witnessed Russell on June 1, 1985 or shortly before?
Has any information emerged in the decades since 1985 about Russell's fate or whereabouts?
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 Portland's downtown 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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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.
Russell Curtis Brooks was last known to be on the streets of downtown Portland, Oregon.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.