Leon Hayes, a 41-year-old man from Shiprock, New Mexico, was last seen on February 1, 2022. A member of the Navajo Nation, his disappearance has left his family and community searching for answers. At the time he went missing, Hayes was described as being between 6 feet and 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 200 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes, with a noticeable scar on the left side of his face.
He also has a tattoo on his upper left chest of the "Slipknot" logo and the name "Tara". When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing blue jeans and a t-shirt of an unknown color.
The circumstances surrounding Leon Hayes's disappearance remain unclear. He was last seen in the town of Shiprock, which is located within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation in San Juan County. The Navajo Nation Police Department's Shiprock District is the primary agency investigating his case. Since he was reported missing, his case has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as case number MP95474. His family has described him as a kind and humorous person who loved to cook and would often check in on his relatives. They note that while he had a difficult life, he was always supportive of his family's accomplishments and loved his children dearly.
The investigation into Leon Hayes's disappearance is ongoing. His case highlights the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people in New Mexico and across the country. As his family continues to hope for his return, they remember him as a beloved son, grandson, brother, cousin, uncle, father, and friend who made a lasting impact on many lives. The lack of information and the uncertainty of his whereabouts have been a source of great pain for his loved ones, who miss him deeply.Last Seen: Feb 1, 2022
