Introduction

The disappearance of Leonard "Lenny" Hausner in 1982 remains one of New Jersey's most perplexing cold cases. Despite confessions and investigations, his whereabouts have eluded authorities for over four decades.

Background

Leonard Allen Hausner, affectionately known as "Lenny," was a 28-year-old resident of Hackensack, New Jersey. Standing at 5'10" and weighing 135 pounds, Lenny had brown hair and brown eyes. He was known for his mustache, goatee, and distinctive Geoffrey Beene large-frame glasses. Friends described him as a gentle soul with a passion for music and literature. He lived alone in his apartment at 275 Beech Street, leading a quiet life....Read More