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Leander Nez, a 41-year-old man, was last seen in Sawmill, Arizona, on January 30, 2021. Leander, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, disappeared without any significant leads, and his whereabouts remain unknown. He was described as having black hair and brown eyes, weighing approximately 165 pounds. At the time of his disappearance, Leander was under the jurisdiction of the Window Rock District of the Navajo Nation Police Department, which is leading the investigation alongside other agenci ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 30, 2021
Last Seen: Jan 30, 2021
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Leander
Nez
45
41
66 inches
165 lbs
American Indian / Alaska Native
Male
Jan 30, 2021
Sawmill
Arizona
Apache County
Yes
183
154223
Navajo Nation Police Department - Window Rock District
Window Rock
Arizona
Apache County
86515
Juliowna Begay
Police Officer
North 12 & Window Rock Boulevard, Arizona
9288716983
Tribal
Law Enforcement
01-21-006649
2021-02-27
Navajo Nation Police Department - Window Rock District
3488
Black
Brown
Brown
11/18/2025
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Has anyone else been following Leander Nez's case? There's a point that’s been bugging me since he... ...Read More
08/12/2024
08/12/2024
I've been following Leander Nez's case for a while now, and something that stands out to me is the r... ...Read More
04/24/2024
04/24/2024
