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Russell Evans
Status: HOMICIDE
City: Spokane
State: Washington
County: Spokane County
Date of birth: June 22, 1975
Date of death: June 4, 1989
Age: 13
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian/White
Cause of death: Vehicle
Anniversary month: June
LEA: Spokane Police Department, Spokane, Washington
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November 15, 2021 | By Brendan Rodenberg This story is part of a collaborative project between Project: Cold Case and a University of North Florida Journalism class. Russell Evans loved basketball. The 13-year-old from Spokane, Washington had a passion for the sport. He always dreamed of becoming a professional player. He attended basketball camps, transferred from private to public school to play better competition, and worked so hard to one day get a college scholarship to play the game he loved. Dianna Gulick has fond memories of her older brother. “Although he was nine years older, he was fun to be around,” she recalled. “He was protective, but he’d always play with me, give me piggyback rides, and hassle me, just like brothers do.” Christian Rossenau, Russell’s cousin and good friend, describes him as an adventurous spirit. “He had lots of energy and loved to run around and explore. He was athletic, super busy, and wouldn’t stop moving,” he said. “There was never a dull moment when I... Read More
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