The person at the center of this case
Shawn C Hess
Missing Person · Open
24 years waiting · since 2002
Missing Person: Shawn C Hess
Justice for Shawn C Hess — the trail went cold in 2002, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Hess heading east from the 16th and Oak meeting location, and where was he going?
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evidence
Lead #2No financial account withdrawals occurred after his disappearance—does this indicate foul play or voluntary disappearance?
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location
Lead #3His apartment in south Brainerd was untouched—what does this suggest about his departure and state of mind?
Shawn C Hess, a 28-year-old white male, disappeared on February 26, 2002, in Brainerd, Minnesota, after attending a meeting and heading east from the intersection of 16th and Oak streets. His apartment remained untouched and no financial activity occurred on his accounts, suggesting an unexpected disappearance rather than voluntary departure. Despite over two decades passing, the circumstances of his vanishing remain unclear and investigators continue seeking information about his whereabouts.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses to Hess heading east from the meeting, or anyone who saw him after that evening?
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NamUs case MP13038. Missing person: Shawn C Hess.
Last known contact: 2002-02-26 in Brainerd, Crow Wing, MN. Circumstances: Hess was last seen near Eighth and Oak streets in Brainerd.
He attended a meeting at 16th and Oak streets that February night and was last seen heading east. There were no money withdrawals on any of his financial accounts and his apartment in south Brainerd was untouched.
Demographics: 28 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 210 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Green.
Investigating agency: Brainerd Police Department | 02006705.
Timeline of Events
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2002-02-26
Last Seen
Shawn Hess was last seen near Eighth and Oak streets in Brainerd after attending a meeting at 16th and Oak streets, heading east.
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Case Information
Incident:February 26, 2002
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 26, 2002
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2188292805
You can remain anonymous