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Hyman Wolfe Missing Person Case

Last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sep 14, 1979

Victim Details

Created

Sep 15, 2020

Case Added

Jul 24, 2024

First Name

Hyman

Last Name

Wolfe

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

71 inches

Weight

240 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Sep 14, 1979

City

Las Vegas

State

Nevada

County

Clark County

Zip Code

89102

Tribal Land

Agency ID

90985

Agency Name

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Agency City

Las Vegas

Agency State

Nevada

Agency County

Clark County

Agency Zip Code

89106

Agency Address

400 South Martin Luther King Boulevard, Nevada

Agency Phone

7028283111

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

www.lvmpd.com

Agency Case #

LLV790000062004

Agency Report Date

Sep 14, 1979

Primary Agency

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Case Contributors

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Hazel

Right Eye Color

Hazel

Last Updated

Oct 1, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP73672) and 2 other sources

In the bustling city of Las Vegas, Nevada, a 52-year-old restaurant owner named Hyman William Wolfe finished his day's work. On September 14, 1979, he mentioned to his employees at his establishment, located in the Charleston/Decatur area, that he was tired and heading home. This was the last time anyone reported seeing or hearing from him. Wolfe, a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, stood at 5'11' and weighed around 240 pounds. On the day of his disappearance, he was dressed in a beige or yellow short-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and Hush Puppies shoes, and was also wearing a watch.

The hours turned into days, and with no sign of Hyman Wolfe, concern grew among those who knew him. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was notified, and a missing person case was opened. The initial report was filed on the very same day he was last seen, a testament to the abrupt and uncharacteristic nature of his vanishing. Despite the immediate reporting, the investigation yielded few clues. There was no indication of foul play at his restaurant, nor any sign of a struggle or forced entry at his home. It was as if he had simply vanished into the desert air.

Years have stretched into decades, yet the case of Hyman Wolfe's disappearance remains unsolved. The passage of time has not brought answers to his family or the community. His case is now considered a cold case, a silent file in the records of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The lack of any substantial leads or new information has left his fate a mystery. The overview of the case is one of sudden and complete absence. A man, a business owner, a member of the community, told his staff he was going home after a long day, and was never seen again, leaving behind a life and a void of unanswered questions.
Last Seen: Sep 14, 1979

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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Missing Person / NamUs

NV - Hyman Wolfe, 52, Las Vegas, 14 Sept 1979 | 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.

81%Moderate

John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada

UP9009 • Found Jan 19, 1997

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 52 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%1 mi away, same county

TimingFound 17 years after last seen

Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"

Weight 67%177 lb vs 240 lb

Hair 70%Gray vs Brown

Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel

81%Moderate

John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada

UP358 • Found Nov 5, 1984

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%6 mi away, same county

TimingFound 5 years after last seen

Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"

Weight 34%149 lb vs 240 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

80%Moderate

John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada

UP50658 • Found Mar 29, 2018

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 52 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%6 mi away, same county

TimingFound 39 years after last seen

Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"

Weight 95%210 lb vs 240 lb

Hair 70%Gray vs Brown

Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

80%Moderate

John Doe — North Las Vegas, Nevada

UP10540 • Found Feb 17, 1987

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 52 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%5 mi away, same county

TimingFound 7 years after last seen

Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"

Hair 40%Gray vs Brown

79%Possible

John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada

UP279 • Found Jun 9, 1994

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 52 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 99%15 mi away, same county

TimingFound 15 years after last seen

Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"

Weight 9%128 lb vs 240 lb

Hair 70%Gray vs Brown

Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel

77%Possible

John Doe — Henderson, Nevada

UP104115 • Found Dec 22, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 52 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%11 mi away, same county

TimingFound 43 years after last seen

Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"

77%Possible

John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada

UP6749 • Found Dec 28, 2008

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 52 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%4 mi away, same county

TimingFound 29 years after last seen

Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"

Hair 70%Gray vs Brown

Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

77%Possible

John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada

UP275 • Found Jun 12, 1995

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 52 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%6 mi away, same county

TimingFound 16 years after last seen

Height 68%6'2" vs 5'11"

Weight 35%150 lb vs 240 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

77%Possible

John Doe — Henderson, Nevada

UP135976 • Found Nov 17, 2024

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 52 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%11 mi away, same county

TimingFound 45 years after last seen

Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'11"

76%Possible

John Doe — California

UP2614 • Found Mar 2, 1983

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 52 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 73%108 mi away

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"

Weight 78%190 lb vs 240 lb

Hair 40%Gray vs Brown

Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel

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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Hyman Wolfe Missing Person Case

Last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sep 14, 1979

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (2)

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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