The person at the center of this case
Jeffrey "Jeff" Lee Stinnett
Violent Crime · Open
48 years waiting · since 1978
JEFFREY “JEFF” LEE STINNETT - ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
Justice for Jeffrey "Jeff" Lee Stinnett — the trail went cold in 1978, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why were all of Jeff's personal belongings left in his apartment if he disappeared voluntarily?
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timeline
Lead #2What happened during the three-month gap between January 15 and April 19 before anyone reported him missing?
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clue
Lead #3Jeff had recently quit his job and was experimenting with LSD—did substance use or a related incident contribute to his disappearance?
Jeffrey "Jeff" Lee Stinnett disappeared in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 15, 1978, and was not reported missing until April 1978 when his housemate discovered he had been absent for about a week. His apartment still contained all his personal belongings, suggesting an unexpected departure. Nearly five decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, and investigators seek any information about his whereabouts or what happened to him.
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Lead #4What information did his housemate provide about Jeff's behavior and activities in the days before his disappearance?
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Source Narrative
January 15, 1978 Ann Arbor, Michigan Jeffrey Stinnett was last seen by his mother on January 15, 1978, but was not reported missing until April 19, 1978, after his housemate called to say Jeff had been missing for approximately seven days. Jeff’s personal belongings were found still in his apartment.
Prior to his disappearance, Jeffrey had quit his job and may have been experimenting with LSD. Jeff played tennis in high school, wrote poetry, played Dungeons & Dragons, and was interested in the French language.
Remarks: Stinnett has an elongated face/skull and a small space between his two front teeth. He wore a homemade leather belt with flowers and the name “Jeff” on it.
Timeline of Events
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1978-01-15
Last Seen
Jeffrey Stinnett was last seen by his mother on January 15, 1978.
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1978-04-19
Reported Missing
Jeff was reported missing after his housemate called to report he had been absent for approximately seven days. His personal belongings remained in his apartment.
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Case Information
Incident:January 15, 1978
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 15, 1978
Last Updated:June 15, 2026