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Sep 03, 2024
Nov 18, 2024
Arthur
Liedes
116
73
68 inches
130 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the late spring of 1982, a sense of unease settled over a family in Aberdeen, Washington. On June 13th, 73-year-old Arthur Liedes, a white male with blue eyes and graying hair that was thinning on top, vanished. His family last saw him walking away from his residence, an act that might not have been alarming under normal circumstances. However, in the days leading up to his disappearance, those close to him had noticed periods of possible confusion, adding a layer of concern to his sudden absence. When he left, he was wearing a distinctive outfit: a blue Seattle Mariners baseball hat, a light blue V-neck sweater, a royal blue coat with yellow accents, dark blue pants, and brown suede shoes. The days turned into weeks, and with no word from Arthur, the initial worry grew into a painful, prolonged mystery. At five feet eight inches tall and weighing around 130 pounds, his physical description was specific, yet there were no reported sightings that led to his whereabouts. The Aberdeen Police Department was tasked with the investigation, but the passage of time offered few clues. The circumstances surrounding his departure, particularly the mention of his potential confusion, suggested he may have been vulnerable and disoriented, unable to find his way back home or seek help. Decades have now passed since Arthur Liedes was last seen. The world has changed immeasurably, yet for his family, the questions remain the same. The official records note the last known details of his life and disappearance, a snapshot of a man in his later years who seemingly stepped out of his life and never returned. The investigation into what happened to Arthur Liedes remains open, a cold case holding onto the faint hope that someone, somewhere, might have information that could finally bring answers and a measure of peace to those who have waited so long. His case serves as a somber reminder of the ambiguity and enduring pain that surrounds a long-term missing person case.
Jun 13, 1982
Aberdeen
Washington
Grays Harbor County
Aberdeen
No
152269
Aberdeen Police Department
Aberdeen
Washington
Grays Harbor County
98520
Gary Sexton
Sergeant
210 East Market Street, Washington
3605333180
Local
Law Enforcement
82-05427
1982-06-13
Aberdeen Police Department
na
Gray or Partially Gray
Blue
Blue
06/16/2026
