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In the small town of Oakridge, Oregon, a sense of unease settled over the community in September of 2008. John Wesley Hicks III, a 47-year-old man, had vanished. He was last seen on September 6, 2008, and as days turned into weeks, the concern for his well-being grew among those who knew him. John was a familiar face around town, known for his routine and his close bond with his dog, Bear. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were immediately considered suspicious by both his family a ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 06, 2008

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Victim Details

Jan 07, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

John

Hicks III

63

47

68 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 06, 2008

Oakridge

Oregon

Lane County

No

12880

Lane County Sheriff's Office

Eugene

Oregon

Lane County

97401

Kendra Buell

Missing Persons Specialist

125 East 8th Avenue, Oregon

5416824150

County

Law Enforcement

Oakridge Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

06/15/2026


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