Douglas Legg

Missing
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Douglas John Legg, an 8-year-old boy, went missing on July 10, 1971, while hiking with family members at their 12,500-acre estate in the Santanoni Preserve near Newcomb, New York. On the day of his disappearance, Douglas was instructed by his uncle to return to the camp and change into long pants to protect against poison ivy. The camp was only 150 yards away and visible from the trail, but Douglas never made it back. Despite being an experienced hiker, familiar with the wilderness, and describe ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 10, 1971
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  • Missing: Legg, Douglas J. | New York State Police

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    Victim Details

    Aug 31, 2010

    Jul 10, 2020

    Douglas

    Legg

    61

    8

    36 inches

    76 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jul 10, 1971

    Newcomb

    New York

    Essex County

    27136

    New York State Police - RayBrook

    Ray Brook

    New York

    Essex County

    12977

    Paul Hill

    Investigator

    1097 State Route 86, PO Box 100, New York

    5188972000

    State

    Law Enforcement

    BWES01651

    New York State Police - RayBrook

    Blond/Strawberry

    Blue

    Blue

    09/26/2024


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    10/28/2023
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    06/12/2023
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