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Joseph Hayes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada on Jan 15, 1999

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Victim Details

Mar 5, 2024

Mar 19, 2024

Joseph

Hayes

46

19

68 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 15, 1999

Las Vegas

Nevada

Clark County

No

138055

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Las Vegas

Nevada

Clark County

89106

400 South Martin Luther King Boulevard, Nevada

7028283111

Local

Law Enforcement

www.lvmpd.com

LLV240200098551

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

na

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP117580) and 6 other sources
Joseph Patrick Hayes, 19, was last seen on January 15, 1999, in Las Vegas, Nevada. On that day, his parents dropped him off at his residence around 5 PM. After this, Joseph disappeared without a trace, and there has been no further contact or sightings of him. He is described as a white male, 5'8" tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Despite the efforts of his family and local authorities, there have been no major developments in his case.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain a mystery, and authorities have not released further details about the investigation. His case remains unsolved, with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department continuing to seek information that might help bring resolution. Joseph's family and investigators hope that any new leads or tips from the public could shed light on what happened to him.
Last Seen: Jan 15, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network
  • Joseph Hayes - The Charley Project
  • Registered sex offenders in North Las Vegas, Nevada - City-Data.com
  • 'Midnight Express' Billy Hayes makes Las Vegas home | RJ Magazine
  • NV - Joseph Patrick Hayes, 19, Las Vegas, 15 Jan 1999 | 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP387
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
    UP387 • Found Jun 25, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — North Las Vegas, Nevada
    UP415 • Found Jul 6, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Boulder City, Nevada
    UP135192 • Found Nov 26, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 8–22 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'8"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Nevada
    UP15980 • Found Jul 13, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 5'8"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Lake Havasu City, Arizona - unidentified case UP12668
    John Doe — Lake Havasu City, Arizona
    UP12668 • Found Oct 7, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%125 mi away
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Henderson, Nevada
    UP104115 • Found Dec 22, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Spring Valley, California - unidentified case UP56665
    John Doe — Spring Valley, California
    UP56665 • Found Jan 2, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 19
    Race 100%White
    Location 49%261 mi away
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 99%166 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
    UP231 • Found Feb 25, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 36%6'1" vs 5'8"
    Weight 79%181 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
    UP220 • Found Jan 12, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
    UP240 • Found Jan 12, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 49%101 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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