OR OR - Timothy James Sparrow, 40, Vida, 5 August 1992

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Timothy James Sparrow



Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: August 05, 1992
Location Last Seen: Vida, Lane County, Oregon

Description:

• Date of Birth: circa 1952
• Age: 40 years old
• Race: White/Caucasian
• Gender: Male
• Height: 6' 1" (73 inches)
• Weight: 175 lbs
• Hair Color: Red/Auburn
• Eye Color: Blue
• Nickname/Alias: Unknown
• Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
• Clothing & Personal Items: Unknown
• Identifiers: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance:
Sparrow went missing from Vida, Oregon on August 5, 1992. He has never been heard from again. He was last seen at the Separation Lake Trailhead off the McKenzie Highway. His vehicle was recovered at the scene but Sparrow was nowhere to be found. His whereabouts remain unknown.

Investigators:

• Lane County Sheriff's Office: (541) 682-4150
  Reference Case Number: LCSO92-8359

NCIC Case Number: Not available
NamUs Case Number: MP13470
NCMEC Number: Not available

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

 

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Perhaps family declared him deceased , Find a Grave​

Timothy James Sparrow​

BIRTH19 Jan 1952DEATH2 Aug 1992 (aged 40)BURIAL
Roseburg National Cemetery
Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, USAPLOTSECTION 6 SITE 718MEMORIAL ID234085230 · View Source
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Timothy is still listed as missing

Missing Person / NamUs #MP13470

View NamUs missing person case MP13470 for Timothy James Sparrow missing from Vida, Oregon. Date of last contact: Aug 05, 1992. NCMEC case number: --.

namus.nij.ojp.gov

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www.thecoldcases.com

<<Timothy Sparrow ventured into Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in 2021, eager to experience its untamed beauty. A photographer by hobby, he aimed to capture the stunning vistas of Eagle Cap Wilderness. Unfortunately, his journey took a dark turn when he failed to return on schedule. Friends alerted authorities, sparking a frantic search across the vast expanse of wilderness.

Search crews faced daunting challenges, including steep elevation changes and unpredictable weather conditions. Although fragments of gear were recovered, nothing conclusively explained Timothy’s fate. His case underscores the dual-edged sword of adventure—while nature inspires awe, it also demands respect and caution.>>