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Apr 06, 2015
Jan 04, 2024
Delbert
Lester
86
76
71 inches
160 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the quiet town of La Pine, Oregon, 76-year-old Delbert Edwin Lester was last seen on May 5, 2014. A resident of Klamath County, his sudden disappearance would leave a void in the lives of those who knew him and spark a years-long investigation into the troubling circumstances surrounding his last known days. Friends and family were left with unanswered questions as all of Delbert's vehicles were found accounted for, suggesting he did not leave on his own accord. The official report of his disappearance was not made to the Klamath County Sheriff's Office until August 20, 2014, several months after he was last seen, adding another layer of complexity to the case. The investigation into Delbert's disappearance took a dark turn as details emerged about a contentious living situation. Authorities began to focus on the theory of a "no body homicide," pointing to a man named Ricky Snyder. It is believed that Ricky Snyder wanted Delbert out of the house that Delbert had shared for many years with Snyder's father, Bill Snyder. Following Bill Snyder's death, Ricky believed he was the rightful heir to the house and a conflict arose over Delbert's continued residence there. This dispute is considered a significant factor in the events leading up to Delbert's disappearance. Despite the passage of time, the case of Delbert Edwin Lester remains an open and active investigation. He is described as a white male, 5'11" tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with gray or partially gray hair and blue eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance, particularly the conflict with Ricky Snyder over the house, form the primary focus of the ongoing investigation. Without a body, the case is officially classified as a "no body homicide," a challenging scenario for law enforcement. The central theory remains that Ricky Snyder was involved in Delbert's disappearance due to the dispute over his father's house. The Klamath County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information that may lead to a resolution and bring closure to Delbert's loved ones.
May 05, 2014
LaPine
Oregon
Klamath County
97739
No
16497
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
Klamath Falls
Oregon
Klamath County
97601
Nick Kennedy
Detective
3300 Vandenberg Road, Oregon
5418835130
County
Law Enforcement
14-2257
2014-08-20
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
Gray or Partially Gray
Blue
Blue
05/25/2026
