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Joseph Lawrence Scott

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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 ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 04, 2009
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    Jan 24, 2026

    Jan 24, 2026

    Joseph

    Lawrence Scott

    49

    49

    5'10 - 6'2 inches

    140 lbs

    Native American

    Male

    Scott was last seen on November 4, 2009. He lived in Pala, California at the time of his disappearance, and was known to frequent casinos in San Diego County and Riverside County. He rode a bicycle for transportation. Scott's cousin went to check on him at the trailer where he lived after no one saw or heard from him in several days and he didn't collect his Christmas bonus from the tribal hall. No one answered her knocks on the door, so she called the tribal police, who refused to break into the trailer until she got the tribal chairman to act. When law enforcement finally broke inside, the trailer was deserted. Scott was reportedly sighted in Tijuana, Mexico in 2015, but his current whereabouts are unknown and few details are available in his case.

    Nov 04, 2009

    Pala

    California

    Pala

    6

    San Diego County Sheriff's Departmen

    858-974-2143

    01/26/2026

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