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John Begay Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Feb 03, 1990

Victim Details

Apr 10, 2019

Mar 19, 2024

John

Begay

64

28

66 inches

125 lbs

130 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

Feb 03, 1990

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

Oklahoma County

73107

No

49041

Oklahoma City Police Department

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

Oklahoma County

73102

701 Colcord Drive, Oklahoma

4052971129

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.okc.gov/departments/police

90-014192

1990-02-09

Oklahoma City Police Department

9782

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/31/2026


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In the winter of 1990, a young man's life took an unforeseen and mysterious turn, leaving his family with decades of unanswered questions. John Yazzie Begay, a 28-year-old member of the Navajo Nation, was in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on February 3rd. That evening, he was seen at a local establishment known as the Crazy Horse Bar, located at 2525 NW 10th Street. At approximately 5'6' and 125 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, John was a familiar face to those who knew him. Howe ...
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Last Seen: Feb 03, 1990

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    Has anyone else noticed the lack of media coverage about John Yazzie Begay's case? It’s like he va... ...Read More
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