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Nathan Merkel Missing Person Case

Last seen in Rogue River, Oregon on Jun 01, 2023

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In the quiet community of Rogue River, Oregon, concern began to grow for 62-year-old Nathan Louis Merkel after he was last seen around June 1, 2023. His disappearance was unsettling, not only because he had seemingly vanished without a trace, but also due to the strange circumstances preceding his absence. Shortly before he went missing, a man and a woman had moved into his home. When inquiries were made about Nathan's whereabouts, the couple claimed that he had simply moved out. This expla ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 01, 2023

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    Victim Details

    Jan 04, 2024

    Feb 12, 2024

    Nathan

    Merkel

    63

    62

    70 inches

    165 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jun 01, 2023

    Rogue River

    Oregon

    Jackson County

    Rogue River

    No

    133679

    Jackson County Sheriff's Office

    Central Point

    Oregon

    Jackson County

    97502

    Preston Friend

    Detective

    5179 Crater Lake Highway, Oregon

    5417746800

    County

    Law Enforcement

    http://jacksoncountyor.org/sheriff/

    23-5639

    2023-09-30

    Jackson County Sheriff's Office

    860

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Brown

    Brown

    Yes

    06/17/2026


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    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey everyone,
    I’ve been following Nathan Merkel's case closely, and something keeps bothering m... ...Read More
    09/04/2024
    Has anyone else thought about how dense and challenging the terrain around Rogue River is when searc... ...Read More
    07/24/2024
    Hey everyone, I’ve been following Nathan Merkel’s case, and something that's been on my mind is ... ...Read More
    04/26/2024

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