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Richard Rex Lee

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On September 9, 2004, experienced wilderness hiker Richard Rex Lee, age 47, embarked on what was planned as a two-day solo hike in the Wenatchee-Okanogan National Forest in Chelan County, Washington. Lee, from Hobart, Washington, intended to explore the Colchuk Lake area. During his trip, he contacted his brother by cell phone to report that everything was going well. This was the last time anyone heard from him.

Lee was expected to return home on September 11, but when he failed to do ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 09, 2004
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  • Richard Rex Lee - The Charley Project
    • Victim Details

    Jan 28, 2026

    Jan 28, 2026

    Richard

    Rex Lee

    47

    47

    6'0 inches

    200 lbs

    White

    Male

    Lee was last seen in Chelan County, Washington on September 9, 2004. He went on what was supposed to be a two-day solo hike in the Wenatchee-Okanogan National Forest. An experienced wilderness hiker, he planned to explore the Colchuk Lake area. During Lee's trip, he called his brother to tell him everything was fine. He has never been heard from again. A search began on September 15 after Lee's wife informed police he didn't return to his home in Hobart, Washington as expected on September 11. Searchers found Lee's car and his campsite, with his sleeping bag and food hung in a tree to protect it from bears. Lee and the rest of his equipment were never found. Lee is presumed to have gotten lost or injured in the wilderness.

    Sep 09, 2004

    Chelan County

    Washington

    Chelan County

    2

    Washington State Patrol

    800-543-5678

    01/28/2026

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