Clarence Owens
Found Deceased
Missing Since: February 19, 1976
Age Then: 65
Gender: Male
Race: White
Height: 5'4-5'7"
Weight: 185-190lbs
Hair Color(s):Grey
Eye Color(s):Blue
Age Then: 65
Gender: Male
Race: White
Height: 5'4-5'7"
Weight: 185-190lbs
Hair Color(s):Grey
Eye Color(s):Blue
Vehicle: 1966 Chevrolet
Circumstances and Updates
Everett Hawley, 75, and 65-year-old Clarence Owens were last seen at a farm auction near the Winnebago-Ogle county line Feb. 19, 1976. They have never been found.
Update: As of March 13, 2024, the car Everett and Clarence were in has been pulled from the Pecatonica River. Human remains were also found that they are now testing. https://www.wifr.com/2024/03/13/coroner-human-remains-recovered-vehicle-pulled-pecatonica-river/
Update: On July 11th, the Coroner released new information that revealed the remains found in the car were that of 2 human males and no evidence of trauma was found. DNA testing is still ongoing/pending.
If you have any information about Clarence Owens please call Stephenson County Sheriff at 815-235-8252
Case Updates
March 15, 2024: Added the update from March 13th.
July 14, 2024: Added the update from July 11th.
