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Paul Eugene Housel, a 75-year-old man from Portland, Oregon, disappeared on July 24, 1988. He was last seen when he went out for a walk but never returned. Housel had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, which raises concerns that he may have become disoriented during his walk. Despite searches, he has not been heard from since that day, and there have been very few details about his disappearance.
Housel is described as a white male, 5'5" tall, weighing around 140-150 pounds, with ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 24, 1988
Housel is described as a white male, 5'5" tall, weighing around 140-150 pounds, with ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 24, 1988
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Paul
Housel
111
75
65 inches
140 lbs
150 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jul 24, 1988
Portland
Oregon
Washington County
97223
No
250
34645
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Hillsboro
Oregon
Washington County
97123
Brad Verboort
Detective
215 Southwest Adams Avenue, Oregon
5038462700
County
Law Enforcement
1988-508356
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Gray or Partially Gray
Blue
Blue
11/27/2025
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