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On September 9, 2004, experienced wilderness hiker Richard Rex Lee, age 47, embarked on what was planned as a two-day solo hike in the Wenatchee-Okanogan National Forest in Chelan County, Washington. Lee, from Hobart, Washington, intended to explore the Colchuk Lake area. During his trip, he contacted his brother by cell phone to report that everything was going well. This was the last time anyone heard from him.

Lee was expected to return home on September 11, but when he failed to do ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 09, 2004
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Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Richard

Rex Lee

47

47

6'0 inches

200 lbs

White

Male

Sep 09, 2004

Chelan County

Washington

Chelan County

Washington State Patrol

800-543-5678

01/28/2026