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Joel Wells, a 21-year-old man from Hazard, Kentucky, was last seen on January 15, 1994. Known for his friendly personality and active involvement in his community, Joel's sudden disappearance raised immediate concerns among his family and friends. When he failed to return home after a night out, his loved ones reported him missing, prompting local authorities to launch an investigation.

In the days following Joel's disappearance, law enforcement initiated extensive search efforts in and ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 15, 1994
Victim Details

May 01, 2010

Dec 26, 2023

Joel

Wells

51

21

72 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 15, 1994

Hazard

Kentucky

Perry County

No

109

30783

Kentucky State Police

Hazard

Kentucky

Perry County

41701

Clayton Stamper

Detective

100 Justice Drive, Kentucky

6064356069

State

Law Enforcement

13-94-1571

1994-01-16

Kentucky State Police

Brown

Blue

Blue

11/08/2025


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