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Vaughn Lueck Missing Person Case

Last seen in Buffalo, Minnesota on Jul 14, 1983

Victim Details

Nov 17, 2011

Jan 9, 2024

Vaughn

Lueck

83

40

66 inches

127 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 14, 1983

Buffalo

Minnesota

Wright County

No

31085

Buffalo Police Department

Buffalo

Minnesota

Wright County

55313

215 1st Avenue Northeast, Minnesota

7636825976

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.ci.buffalo.mn.us/police-department/

83070063

Buffalo Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12971) and 5 other sources
Vaughn Martin Lueck, a 40-year-old man from Buffalo, Minnesota, disappeared on July 14, 1983. Lueck was last seen in the Buffalo area, but the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. Standing 5'5" and weighing 127 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, Lueck had no known distinguishing marks or features that would aid in identifying him. His disappearance has left few leads, and no substantial clues have surfaced over the years.

Despite efforts to investigate, Lueck’s case remains unsolved. Authorities have no dental, fingerprint, or DNA information available for him, which has made the search challenging. The case has remained open for decades, with local authorities still urging the public to provide any information that might lead to understanding what happened to Lueck.

The Buffalo Police Department remains the primary investigative agency for this case, though no significant breakthroughs have occurred. The lack of concrete evidence has made it difficult for investigators to make progress, and the case continues to be one of the many unsolved missing person cases in Minnesota.
Last Seen: Jul 14, 1983

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • 4508DMMN - Vaughn Martin Lueck - Doe Network
  • Vaughn Lueck and a possible match to a John Doe - Reddit
  • Vaughn Martin Lueck - Minnesota Missing Person Directory
  • Vaughn Martin Lueck | Missing Person - CrimeTea

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota
    UP765 • Found Oct 5, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota - unidentified case UP763
    John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota
    UP763 • Found Dec 16, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 127 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota
    UP124186 • Found Sep 25, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'10" vs 5'6"
    Weight 74%156 lb vs 127 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — St Paul, Minnesota
    UP148173 • Found May 23, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 42 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 77%154 lb vs 127 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Goodhue, Minnesota
    UP160969 • Found Apr 25, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 43–57 vs 40
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%81 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'6"

    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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