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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person
Lead #1What was Jerry's destination at the mall and did he arrive?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses who saw Jerry at the mall or on the way there?
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clue
Lead #3His distinctive pierced left ear and specific clothing may help identify him in old surveillance or witness accounts.
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 surrounding 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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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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Lead #4Why did Jerry decide to go to the mall that particular day, and did anyone arrange to meet him there?
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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
Jerry D. Plaster disappears
Left home to go to Manassas mall at 8300 Sudley Road, Manassas, Virginia. Never returned.
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Case Information
Incident:April 16, 1988
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 16, 1988
Last Updated:April 29, 2026