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George LaForest Missing Person Case

Last seen in Indian Lake, New York on Apr 22, 2006

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Victim Details

Apr 6, 2009

Sep 16, 2022

George

LaForest

65

45

70 inches

72 inches

180 lbs

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 22, 2006

Indian Lake

New York

Hamilton County

12842

2043

New York State Police - RayBrook

Ray Brook

New York

Essex County

12977

Nicholas Delahant

Investigator

1097 State Route 86, PO Box 100, New York

5188972000

State

Law Enforcement

1507866

New York State Police - RayBrook

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1814) and 9 other sources
George James LaForest, 45, went missing on April 21, 2006, from Indian Lake, New York. He was last seen around 1:30 p.m. at a seasonal camp in the Adirondack Mountains, where he had been staying. A known outdoorsman, George was familiar with the area, often enjoying activities like fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling. When he did not show up for work or attend a scheduled meeting, concerns arose. On April 25, his truck was found abandoned at a trailhead near the Cedar River, a spot popular with local fishermen.

Inside the vehicle, authorities found his personal belongings, including his wallet, cell phone, ATM cards, credit cards, several packs of cigarettes, and fishing equipment. Despite extensive searches, no trace of LaForest has been found. Known for being an experienced outdoorsman and a heavy smoker, he had previously broken his lower right leg and had a scar on the top of his right hand. The circumstances of his disappearance remain a mystery, and his case is still classified as unsolved.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the New York State Police as the investigation remains ongoing.
Last Seen: Apr 22, 2006

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Missing: LaForest, George J. - New York State Police
  • Hudson Valley Cold Cases And Missing People - Facebook
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP1814
  • Help Find George LaForest - Facebook
  • George LaForest Jr. | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing: George James LaForest - 411 Gina
  • George James LaForest Jr. - The Charley Project
  • State Curtails Search Near Indian Lake | NCPR News
  • Pain, hope draw families to Missing Persons Day - The Daily Gazette

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5555
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5555 • Found Aug 7, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 54%213 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 88%150 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5231
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5231 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 54%213 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%181 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1610
    John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
    UP1610 • Found Aug 28, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 41–56 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 44%305 mi away
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5602
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5602 • Found Jul 26, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 53%215 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 88%220 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Lunenburg, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14702
    John Doe — Lunenburg, Massachusetts
    UP14702 • Found Jul 7, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 65%152 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 77%140 lb vs 180–190 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Somerville, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14725
    John Doe — Somerville, Massachusetts
    UP14725 • Found Dec 13, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 44–46 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 58%187 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%182 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Kingston, New York - unidentified case UP14680
    John Doe — Kingston, New York
    UP14680 • Found Oct 3, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%129 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1674
    John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey
    UP1674 • Found Nov 6, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 54%209 mi away
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%195 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP4962
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP4962 • Found Nov 18, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 55%204 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 84%147 lb vs 180–190 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5603
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5603 • Found Aug 5, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 53%215 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 98%160 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel

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