Case Description
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Thompson called his father on August 31, 1999 and said he was visiting friends in St. Louis, Missouri and buying hiking supplies in preparation for a planned trip on the Pacific Crest Trail, which extends from Mexico to Washington State. He was going to start his trip in the Portland, Oregon area and hike down through California.

Thompson said his father shouldn't expect to hear from him again for a couple of months. He has never been heard from again. After several months went by witho ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 31, 1999
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Victim Details

May 13, 2011

May 24, 2023

Joel

Thompson

55

30

68 inches

70 inches

170 lbs

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 31, 1999

Denver

Colorado

Denver County

80223

21537

Suffolk County Police Department

Yaphank

New York

Suffolk County

11980

30 Yaphank Ave, New York

6318526110

Local

Law Enforcement

01-212407

2001-06-05

Suffolk County Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue


Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (2)
I find it concerning that there has not been enough media coverage for the case of Joel. This is a s... ...Read More
06/08/2024
Is there a candlelight vigil planned for Joel? I would love to join in paying tribute to him and sho... ...Read More
11/29/2023