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Dean Kelly
MORRISON
56
44
66 inches
66 inches
150 lbs
150 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the vast and rugged landscape of British Columbia, the story of Dean Kelly Morrison's disappearance is one of lingering questions and a family's unending search for answers. A 44-year-old father of three, Dean was last seen on October 22, 2013, at the sprawling Stump Lake Ranch, situated between Kamloops and Merritt. At the time, he was navigating a difficult period in his life, having recently separated from his wife and lost his job as a contract painter at the very ranch where he was last seen. On that Tuesday morning, Dean's truck failed to start. A tow truck was called to the property around 9:30 a.m., but by the time it arrived a few hours later, around 1:00 p.m., Dean was nowhere to be found. He had vanished, leaving behind all his personal belongings in the trailer where he had been staying on the ranch. The initial days following his disappearance were filled with confusion and growing concern. Dean was officially reported missing by his sister on October 28, 2013, after several days with no contact from him. This triggered extensive search efforts by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and search and rescue teams, who combed the vast 2600-hectare ranch and the surrounding rugged terrain. The searches, conducted on the ground and from the air, failed to uncover any trace of Dean or any clues that might explain his sudden disappearance. His mother, Elizabeth Faber, became a tireless advocate for her son, frequently visiting the area of Stump Lake Ranch, which she described as feeling like a gravesite, the last known place her son had been. The lack of any evidence left the family in a painful state of limbo, grappling with a complete and bewildering mystery. Years have passed since Dean Kelly Morrison was last seen, yet his case remains an open investigation, a cold case heavy with unanswered questions. In 2016, a private investigator took on the case pro bono, hoping to bring a fresh perspective and reignite the search for leads. This led to further searches of the ranch, even utilizing a drone to scan the challenging landscape, but still, nothing was found. Dean was described as a loving and devoted father, and his family, particularly his mother, does not believe he would have willingly walked away from his children. The day he vanished, his boss had noted he seemed uncharacteristically lethargic. His family has shared he was dealing with depression and had been given medication by his sister to help cope with his personal stress. Despite the passage of time and the official searches concluding, the investigation into what happened to Dean Kelly Morrison continues, leaving his family still waiting for concrete answers.
Jacket Black Jeans Blue
Oct 23, 2013
Kamloops
British Columbia
Kamloops RCMP
Kamloops
British Columbia
250-314-1800
250-314-1800
Law Enforcement
2014-507
Kamloops RCMP
Brown
Blue
Blue
Hair details: Short, Small brown goatee
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