The person at the center of this case
Jerry D. Plaster
Violent Crime · Open
38 years waiting · since 1988
JERRY D. PLASTER - MANASSAS, VIRGINIA
Justice for Jerry D. Plaster — the trail went cold in 1988, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Did anyone see Jerry at the Manassas Mall on April 16, 1988, or observe him arriving or leaving?
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clue
Lead #2What happened between his departure from home and his intended destination at the mall?
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evidence
Lead #3Jerry has a pierced left ear—has this identifying feature been reported in any sightings or remains?
Jerry D. Plaster, a young man, disappeared on April 16, 1988, after leaving his home in Manassas, Virginia to visit the local mall. He has never been found, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown. Anyone with information about his whereabouts or what happened that day is urged to contact the FBI.
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contact
Lead #4Were there any phone calls, messages, or contacts made by or about Jerry after he left home that day?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Manassas, Virginia April 16, 1988 Jerry D. Plaster was last seen on April 16, 1988 when he left home to go to the Manassas mall at 8300 Sudley Road, Manassas, Virginia.
Remarks: Plaster has a pierced left ear. He was last seen wearing blue corduroy pants, a brown shirt, a blue tee shirt, and size 10.5 white tennis shoes.
Timeline of Events
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1988-04-16
08:00Last Seen Leaving Home
Jerry D. Plaster left his home to go to Manassas Mall at 8300 Sudley Road, Manassas, Virginia. He was wearing blue corduroy pants, a brown shirt, a blue tee shirt, and size 10.5 white tennis shoes.
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Case Information
Incident:April 16, 1988 at 8:00 AM
Last Updated:September 13, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 16, 1988 at 8:00 AM
Last Updated:September 13, 2026