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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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Russell was homeless at the time of disappearance—did he have regular locations or contacts among the homeless community who might have information?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any regular street outreach workers, shelter staff, or other homeless individuals who interacted with Russell and might recall details from June 1985?
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clue
Lead #3Why did Russell disappear without contact? Was there an incident, voluntary relocation, or foul play involved?
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. 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.
Timeline of Events
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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:June 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 1, 1985
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038230400
You can remain anonymous