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