The person at the center of this case
Russell P Barkie
Missing Person · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Russell P Barkie
Justice for Russell P Barkie — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1Russell was experiencing homelessness in Minot as of January 2020—has anyone encountered him in shelters, encampments, or local services since then?
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witness
Lead #2Family members lost contact approximately 5 years ago; do they have any information about Russell's associates, habits, or places he frequented?
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Lead #3Why did contact cease in 2020, and what circumstances led to the family reporting him missing years later?
Russell P Barkie, a 54-year-old white male, was last known to have contact with family on January 1, 2020, in Minot, North Dakota. He was believed to be experiencing homelessness at the time, and his current whereabouts remain unknown. The Williston Police Department is investigating this case and seeks information from anyone who may have encountered Russell or knows of his location.
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NamUs case MP161862. Missing person: Russell P Barkie.
Last known contact: 2020-01-01 in Minot, Ward, ND. Circumstances: Family last had contact with Russell approximately 5 years ago.
He was living in Minot, ND but whereabouts unknown, likely experiencing homelessness. Demographics: 54 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 186 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Williston Police Department | 2605655 | 2026-08-17.
Timeline of Events
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2020-01-01
Last Known Contact
Family last had contact with Russell P Barkie in Minot, North Dakota. He was believed to be experiencing homelessness.
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2020
Last Updated:September 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2020
Last Updated:September 3, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7015771212
You can remain anonymous