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Reed Jeppson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Salt Lake, Utah on Oct 11, 1964

Victim Details

Created

May 11, 2010

Case Added

Apr 29, 2021

Firstname

Reed

Lastname

Jeppson

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

66 inches

Weight

140 lbs

Weight To

150 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 11, 1964

City

Salt Lake

State

Utah

County

Salt Lake County

Agency ID

27088

Agency Name

Salt Lake City Police Department

Agency City

Salt Lake City

Agency State

Utah

Agency County

Salt Lake County

Agency Zip Code

84114

Agency Contact

Derek Christensen

Contact Job Title

Detective Sgt.

Agency Address

475 South 300 East, Utah

Agency Phone

8017993454

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

64-46859

Agency Report Date

1964-10-11

Primary Agency

Salt Lake City Police Department

Hair Color

Blond/Strawberry

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

08/24/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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On October 11, 1964, a crisp autumn Sunday in Salt Lake City, Utah, 15-year-old Reed Taylor Jeppson vanished without a trace, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. After returning home from church with his family, the responsible and well-liked teenager told his sister he was going to feed and walk his two German shorthaired pointers. He promised to be back in half an hour, in time for dinner. Dressed in blue Levi's, a white cotton knit shirt, a reversible parka that was bl ...

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Last Seen: Oct 11, 1964

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Reed Jeppson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Salt Lake, Utah on Oct 11, 1964

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