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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52816) and 5 other sources
Joe Clyde Lessley, 75, was last seen on July 28, 1988, at his home in Los Angeles, California. Suffering from Alzheimer's disease, Lessley may have been disoriented and confused at the time of his disappearance. He was later reportedly seen in Solvang, California, two days after his disappearance, where he believed his car had been stolen.

At the time of his disappearance, Lessley was described as a Caucasian male, standing 5'10" to 5'11" and weighing between 135 to 140 pounds. He had mostly bald, gray hair, blue eyes, and wore eyeglasses. He also had a distinctive tattoo of the initials "JCL" on his left forearm. Lessley's family and authorities remain concerned due to his medical condition, which may have rendered him incoherent and unable to seek help.

Despite searches and investigations by the Los Angeles Police Department, few details have surfaced, and Lessley’s case remains unsolved. Investigators encourage anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving this decades-old mystery.

Last Seen: Jul 28, 1988