Jeffrey Dean Gerald, a 25-year-old man from San Francisco, California, was last seen on February 24, 1985. Authorities believe he may have fallen victim to notorious serial killers Charles Ng and Leonard Lake. Gerald, like several others, disappeared under suspicious circumstances during a time when Ng and Lake were active in Northern California. The two men are known for their brutal crimes, which included torture, murder, and videotaping their female victims.
Investigators linked Gerald's disappearance to the pair after Lake was apprehended in June 1985 following a shoplifting incident. Lake committed suicide while in custody, but Ng fled to Canada, where he was later arrested and extradited to face trial in California. Ng was convicted of multiple murders, although both he and Lake were suspected to have killed many more, including Gerald. Despite thorough investigations, Gerald’s remains, like many of Ng and Lake’s victims, were never found, and his case remains unsolved.
The San Francisco Police Department continues to handle Gerald’s case, which remains open as investigators hope for new leads.Last Seen: Feb 24, 1985
