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Brian Lair Missing Person Case

Last seen in Odessa, Texas on Aug 12, 2020

Victim Details

Mar 18, 2022

Aug 18, 2022

Brian

Lair

54

49

72 inches

260 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 12, 2020

Odessa

Texas

Ector County

79762

No

113175

Odessa Police Department

Odessa

Texas

Ector County

79761

Lauren Gonzales

Homicide Detective

205 North Grant Avenue, Texas

4323354609

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.odessapd.com/

20-0014413

2020-08-16

Odessa Police Department

4605

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/21/2026


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Brian Samuel Lair, a 49-year-old man, was last seen on August 12, 2020, in Odessa, Texas. Brian was developmentally delayed and required regular medical attention. On the evening of his disappearance, he borrowed his father's Ford F-150 and told his father that he was going bowling with friends. However, instead of going bowling, he headed to Pleasant Farms with his companions. He never returned, and his family grew concerned.

Later, his father's truck was found parked outside ...
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Last Seen: Aug 12, 2020

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