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 traveling to or from the location?
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clue
Lead #2What happened between when Jerry left home and his expected arrival at the mall?
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evidence
Lead #3Jerry was last seen wearing blue corduroy pants, a brown shirt, a blue tee shirt, and white size 10.5 tennis shoes—have any of these items ever been recovered?
Jerry D. Plaster disappeared on April 16, 1988, after leaving his home in Manassas, Virginia to visit the Manassas mall. The 16-year-old boy was never found, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown. Despite decades passing, investigators continue to seek information about what happened to Jerry and encourage anyone with knowledge of his case to come forward.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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person
Lead #4Jerry had a pierced left ear, a distinctive feature that may help identify him if remains are discovered.
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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 goes missing
Jerry D. Plaster left home to go to the Manassas mall at 8300 Sudley Road and was never seen again.
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Case Information
Incident:April 16, 1988
Last Updated:October 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 16, 1988
Last Updated:October 29, 2026