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Paul Landis Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fresno, California on Aug 27, 2005

Victim Details

Created

Apr 15, 2010

Case Added

Jun 20, 2023

Firstname

Paul

Lastname

Landis

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

69 inches

Weight

185 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 27, 2005

City

Fresno

State

California

County

Fresno County

Zip Code

93710

Agency ID

26686

Agency Name

Fresno Police Department

Agency City

Fresno

Agency State

California

Agency County

Fresno County

Agency Zip Code

93721

Agency Contact

Agency Address

2323 Mariposa Mall, California

Agency Phone

5596217000

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.fresno.gov/police/

Agency Case #

05079675

Agency Report Date

2005-08-28

Primary Agency

Fresno Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

07/23/2026

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Paul Michael Landis, aged 17, was last seen on August 27, 2005, in Fresno, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a white t-shirt, jeans, and black shoes. He was described as 5'9" to 5'10" tall and weighing around 185 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Paul’s behavior had reportedly changed in the period leading up to his disappearance, and it is believed he may have been suicidal.

All of his personal belongings were left behind, and aut ...

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Last Seen: Aug 27, 2005

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Paul Landis Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fresno, California on Aug 27, 2005

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