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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19) and 6 other sources
In the late summer of 1987, a 41-year-old man named Lee Pasquelle Woodard was living a quiet life in Nashville, Tennessee. A resident of the 1300 block of Eastland Avenue, Lee was described as a white male with black hair and green eyes, standing at 5 feet 8 inches and weighing around 160 pounds. On August 15, 1987, he made contact with his family for what would be the last time. After that day, Lee seemed to vanish, leaving behind a life and a family who would eventually be left with decades of unanswered questions. His disappearance marked the beginning of an enduring mystery in the city of Nashville.

The circumstances surrounding Lee Woodard's disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty, with very few details available to create a clear picture of his last known moments. One significant and complicating factor in the case is the considerable amount of time that passed before he was officially considered a missing person. For reasons that are not publicly detailed, Lee was not reported missing to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department until May 7, 1991, nearly four years after his family last heard from him. This significant delay undoubtedly hampered the initial investigation, as memories fade and potential evidence can be lost over time. It is known that Lee struggled with alcoholism, a personal challenge that can sometimes lead to an itinerant lifestyle, but what exactly transpired after his final contact with family remains unknown.

For decades, the case of Lee Woodard has remained open and unsolved, a cold case in the files of the Nashville Police Department. Investigators have been left with a profound lack of leads and information. The passage of time has only deepened the mystery, transforming his story into one of the city's long-standing puzzles. The overview of the case is one of quiet disappearance and prolonged uncertainty. A man was last in touch with his loved ones and then was simply gone. The lack of immediate action when he went missing, combined with the scarce details about his life and final days, has created a difficult and frustrating case for law enforcement and a source of unending ambiguity for any family or friends he may have left behind.

Last Seen: Aug 15, 1987

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Bucksnort, Tennessee
UP1564 • Found Apr 8, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 41
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
77%Possible
John Doe — Murfreesboro, Tennessee
UP1554 • Found Dec 11, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
76%Possible
John Doe — Nashville, Tennessee
UP5276 • Found Aug 23, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'3" vs 5'8"
76%Possible
John Doe — Nashville, Tennessee - unidentified case UP1544
John Doe — Nashville, Tennessee
UP1544 • Found Dec 11, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
75%Possible
John Doe — Antioch, Tennessee
UP92368 • Found May 23, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–42 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 35 years after last seen
Height 75%5'1"–5'8" vs 5'8"
75%Possible
John Doe — Georgia
UP152052 • Found May 7, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 41
Race 100%White
Location 61%172 mi away
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%170–180 lb vs 160 lb
75%Possible
Unidentified Person — Nashville, Tennessee
UP157055 • Found Nov 30, 2025
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Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 38 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'8"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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