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Samuel Lee Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oakland, California on Jan 01, 1988

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Samuel

Lee

82

44

6'0 inches

150 lbs

Black

Male

Jan 01, 1988

Oakland

California

Oakland

Oakland Police Departmen

510-238-3775

07/20/2026

Case Description

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Samuel Lee, a 44-year-old Black male, was last seen at his residence in Oakland, California on January 1, 1988. His case is classified as an endangered missing person, and he has not been heard from since the day of his disappearance.

At the time he went missing, Lee was described as being 6'0" tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. Lee may have had a mustache, beard, or goatee. A distinguishing characteristic is the presence of deep pigm ...
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Last Seen: Jan 01, 1988

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