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Joseph Leach Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fort Bragg, California on Apr 01, 1976

Victim Details

Sep 07, 2021

Feb 20, 2024

Joseph

Leach

74

24

69 inches

70 inches

130 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 01, 1976

Fort Bragg

California

Mendocino County

95437

No

107107

Mendocino County Sheriff's Office

Ukiah

California

Mendocino County

95482

951 Low Gap Road, California

7074634411

County

Law Enforcement

892162

Mendocino County Sheriff's Office

Red/Auburn

Green

Green

07/09/2026


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Joseph Barry Leach, 24 years old at the time, went missing on April 1, 1976, from Fort Bragg, California. On the day of his disappearance, Leach boarded a Greyhound bus intending to travel back to his residence in Los Angeles. However, upon arrival, he never made it back to his apartment. His landlady reported that none of his belongings were taken, and he has not been seen or heard from since.

Leach was described as 5'9" to 5'10" tall, weighing between 130 and 150 p ...
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Last Seen: Apr 01, 1976

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    Hey everyone, I was digging through some old cold cases, and I came across the disappearance of Jose... ...Read More
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