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Lawrence Hanehan Missing Person Case

Last seen in Unknown, Washington on Jul 25, 1987

Victim Details

Dec 19, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

Lawrence

Hanehan

76

37

72 inches

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 25, 1987

Unknown

Washington

Stevens County

Unknown

558

Stevens County Sheriff's Office

Colville

Washington

Stevens County

99114

Mike George

Deputy

215 South Oak Street, Washington

5096845296

County

Law Enforcement

https://sheriff.stevenscountywa.gov/

8703131

Stevens County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41418) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 1987, a 37-year-old man named Lawrence James Hanehan, also known as Larry, vanished from Washington. He was last seen on July 25, 1987. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a White/Caucasian male, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 210 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes. Distinctive marks on his body included scars on both of his legs and on his chest. The specific location in Washington where he was last seen is not publicly known, but his case is associated with Stevens County.

The circumstances surrounding Lawrence Hanehan's disappearance remain unclear, with very little information available to the public. The official record simply states that he was last seen in July 1987. For many years, his case received little to no public attention. It wasn't until December 19, 2017, that a NamUs case was created for him, bringing his story into a national database and hopefully generating new leads. The investigating agency for his case is the Stevens County Sheriff's Office.

Decades have passed since Lawrence Hanehan was last seen, and his case has grown cold. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open. The lack of specific details about his last known whereabouts or activities has made the investigation incredibly challenging for law enforcement. The overview of this case is one of mystery and lingering questions, a family left without answers, and a man who seemingly disappeared without a trace. The hope is that by keeping his memory and case details in the public eye, someone, somewhere, may come forward with the piece of information that can finally bring closure to this long-unsolved disappearance.
Last Seen: Jul 25, 1987

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP41418
  • WA- Lawrence James Hanehan, 37, unknown, 25 Jul 1987

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Skykomish, Washington - unidentified case UP9128
    John Doe — Skykomish, Washington
    UP9128 • Found Nov 2, 1988
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 20%5'6" vs 6'0"
    Weight 60%150 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Washington
    UP10464 • Found Feb 28, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%160–190 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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