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Leland Johnson, aged 51, was last seen on August 15, 2016, near Niland, California. He was last observed at the 15 North airstrip located within a military bombing range, where he was collecting brass to sell as scrap. Leland was living in the "Slab City" area of the Niland Desert, a well-known off-grid community, and was expected to return to his camp but never did.
His disappearance was reported after he failed to return, and despite searches of the area, no trace of him has been foun ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 15, 2016
His disappearance was reported after he failed to return, and despite searches of the area, no trace of him has been foun ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 15, 2016
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Oct 05, 2021
Oct 05, 2021
LELAND
JOHNSON
58
51
68 inches
165 lbs
180 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Aug 15, 2016
Niland
California
Imperial County
No
301
107775
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
El Centro
California
Imperial County
92243
Michael Bell
Sheriff Service Officer, MP
328 Applestill Road, California
4422652105
County
Law Enforcement
1608-1639
2016-08-22
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
Brown
Brown
Brown
12/01/2025
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I’ve been following Leland Johnson’s case and find it so puzzling how someone can just vanish wi... ...Read More
07/11/2023
07/11/2023
