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Donald Lake

Case from San Fransisco, CA dated Dec 03, 1982

Victim Details

Donald Lake

Male

San Fransisco

CA

1982-12

31

Donald

Lake

07/25/2026

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Donald Lake, a 31-year-old white male and U.S. Army veteran, disappeared under suspicious circumstances in December 1982. At the time, he was living with his mother in San Francisco, California. His older brother, Leonard Lake, unexpectedly visited and invited Donald on a road trip. Despite being described as a kind and gentle individual, Donald had a strained relationship with Leonard, who reportedly referred to him as a 'leech' in conversations with his ex-wife.

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