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Jan 24, 2019
Jan 08, 2024
Roger
LeMieux
60
35
71 inches
230 lbs
240 lbs
American Indian / Alaska Native
Male
In the spring of 1999, the life of a family and a community in The Dalles, Oregon, was irrevocably changed. On May 29, 35-year-old Roger Jacob LeMieux, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, was last seen. Standing at 5'11" and weighing between 230 and 240 pounds, he was a physically imposing man with black hair, brown eyes, and a notable large scar on his forearm from a coil stove burn. Details about the specific circumstances of his disappearance are scarce, creating a painful void of information for those who knew and loved him. His last contact was on that day, and afterward, a profound silence began that would stretch on for years, leaving his loved ones in a state of agonizing uncertainty. The investigation into Roger's disappearance was handled by The Dalles Police Department, and later, the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services Missing and Murdered Unit became involved, seeking help from the public. Despite these efforts, the case grew cold, with no significant leads to shed light on what might have happened to him. His case highlighted the ongoing crisis of missing Indigenous people in the United States, a tragedy that leaves countless families searching for answers and grappling with a unique set of challenges in their quest for justice and closure. For over two decades, Roger's family and the Ho-Chunk community were left to wonder, hoping for a breakthrough that would finally bring him home. After nearly 24 years of uncertainty, a heart-wrenching discovery brought a close to the search for Roger LeMieux. In February 2023, a death notice announced that he had passed away at the age of 39 in The Dalles. Memorial services were held to honor his memory, allowing the community to come together in their shared grief and remembrance. While the discovery of his passing provided a measure of closure, the circumstances surrounding both his death and the long years he was missing remain largely unclear, leaving a legacy of unanswered questions. The story of Roger LeMieux is a poignant narrative of loss, the enduring pain of not knowing, and the deep impact that one person's absence can have on a community. His case underscores the critical importance of continued advocacy and awareness for all missing persons, and the profound need for answers and healing for the families they leave behind.
May 29, 1999
The Dalles
Oregon
Wasco County
97058
No
46939
The Dalles Police Department
The Dalles
Oregon
Wasco County
97058
401 Court Street, Oregon
5412962233
Local
Law Enforcement
99-1176
The Dalles Police Department
9716
Black
Brown
Brown
05/22/2026
