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Lester Edward Patten, 48, was last seen on April 11, 1997, in Vancouver, Washington. On the day of his disappearance, Patten left in his black Ford Ranger pickup truck and was never heard from again. Known for his love of the outdoors, his family became concerned after not hearing from him for several weeks and reported him missing. His vehicle was later found abandoned in Nevada, but no signs of Patten were uncovered.

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Last Seen: Apr 11, 1997
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Victim Details

Apr 10, 2013

Oct 25, 2023

Lester

Patten

75

48

68 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 11, 1997

Vancouver

Washington

Clark County

98682

No

223

13388

Clark County Sheriff's Office

Vancouver

Washington

Clark County

98666

707 West 13th Street, Washington

3603972211

County

Law Enforcement

S97-8296

1997-05-27

Clark County Sheriff's Office

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

11/22/2025


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