Joseph Lawrence Scott, a 49-year-old man, was last seen in Pala, California, in November 2009. There are conflicting dates regarding his last sighting, with some sources indicating November 4, 2009, while others state November 1, 2009. A member of the San Luiseno Indian tribe, Scott was also known by the nickname "Pookie" and sometimes used the last name "Hawk". He was known to frequent casinos in both San Diego and Riverside counties and primarily used a bicycle for transportation. The State of California's Department of Justice notes that Scott is at risk due to seizures. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 6 feet tall, weighing 170 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. He was reportedly wearing black or blue Levi's pants and a black T-shirt.
Scott's disappearance came to light when his cousin became concerned after not hearing from him for several days. This concern was heightened when Scott failed to collect his Christmas bonus from the tribal hall, an action that was described as highly unusual for him. His cousin went to his trailer to check on him, but there was no answer. After she alerted tribal authorities, law enforcement eventually gained entry to his deserted trailer, where there was no sign of Scott.
The investigation into Joseph Scott's disappearance has yielded few leads, leaving his family and community with lingering uncertainty. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is the investigating agency on the case. Over the years, there have been unconfirmed sightings, including a potential one in Tijuana, Mexico, in 2015. One online source discusses uncorroborated theories within the community regarding potential foul play connected to financial motives, though these have not been substantiated by law enforcement reports. As of today, the case remains open, and his whereabouts are unknown.
Last Seen: Nov 04, 2009
