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Joseph Hayes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada on Jan 15, 1999

Victim Details

Mar 4, 2026

Mar 6, 2026

Joseph

Hayes

46

19

60 inches

96 inches

150 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 15, 1999

Las Vegas

Nevada

Clark County

89101

No

188719

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Las Vegas

Nevada

Clark County

89106

Patrick Denney

Law Enforcement

400 South Martin Luther King Boulevard, Nevada

7028282907

Local

Law Enforcement

www.lvmpd.com

LLV240200098551

Feb 27, 2024

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 2, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP156187) and 1 other source
Joseph Hayes, a 19-year-old Caucasian male, was last seen on January 15, 1999, in Las Vegas, Nevada. On that day, he left his residence and has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Hayes was 19 years old; he would now be 46. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with the simple explanation that he never returned home.

Hayes is described as having brown hair and blue eyes. At the time he went missing, his height was estimated to be between 5'0" and 8'0", and his weight was between 150 and 170 pounds. No details regarding his clothing, accessories, or any distinctive physical features have been made publicly available. It is also not known if he was in a vehicle at the time he vanished.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is the investigating agency for this case. The case number assigned is LLV240200098551, and the report was filed on February 27, 2024. The official NamUs case number for Joseph Hayes is MP156187. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Joseph Hayes is encouraged to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Last Seen: Jan 15, 1999

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  • NV - Joseph Patrick Hayes, 19, Las Vegas, 15 Jan 1999 | Websleuths

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
    UP231 • Found Feb 25, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 5'0"–8'0"
    Weight 100%181 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP387
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
    UP387 • Found Jun 25, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'0"–8'0"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Henderson, Nevada
    UP104115 • Found Dec 22, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'0"–8'0"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — North Las Vegas, Nevada
    UP415 • Found Jul 6, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'0"–8'0"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP8044
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
    UP8044 • Found Jun 14, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–65 vs 19
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 5'0"–8'0"
    Weight 90%194 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
    UP240 • Found Jan 12, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'0"–8'0"
    Weight 54%101 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Lake Havasu City, Arizona - unidentified case UP12668
    John Doe — Lake Havasu City, Arizona
    UP12668 • Found Oct 7, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%125 mi away
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'0"–8'0"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Boulder City, Nevada
    UP135192 • Found Nov 26, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 8–22 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'0"–8'0"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Nevada - unidentified case UP17836
    John Doe — Nevada
    UP17836 • Found Nov 7, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'0"–8'0"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Nevada
    UP15980 • Found Jul 13, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 5'0"–8'0"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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