Name: Shannon Elizabeth Rishel
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Missing
Missing Since: July 9, 1995
Location Last Seen: Rufus, Sherman County, Oregon
Date of Birth: Circa 1970
Age: 25 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'6" - 5'7"
Weight: 140 - 170 lbs
Hair Color: Blonde/Strawberry
Eye Color: Blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Scar on neck.
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Light brown top, blue cut off pants, brown sandals.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
A Redmond mother of two, Rishel was reported missing by her boyfriend July 9, 1995.
The boyfriend told investigators the two had been driving on a dirt road near the Columbia River town of Rufus when Rishel’s white Camaro became high-centered. He fell asleep and when he woke up the next morning, Rishel was gone.
Authorities found the clothing Rishel was wearing as well as her purse, identification and cigarettes inside the car. The boyfriend told investigators that Rishel had a change of clothes with her on the night she disappeared.
The area where Rishel’s car was found is bordered by 800-foot cliffs and officials have speculated that Rishel may have wandered off and fallen.
Investigators combed the area and an air search was conducted. Diving teams also searched two small ponds but turned up nothing.
Agency Name: Oregon State Police
Agency Contact Person: Julie Willard, Inv.
Agency Phone Number: (503) 934-0188
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 95-205000
NamUs Case Number: 25656
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The Bend Bulletin - Nov. 27, 2011
Added: 09-22-2008; Last Updated: 06/26/2024 - By: kc
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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