The person at the center of this case
Brian Jack Deese
Missing Person · Open
30 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Brian Jack Deese
Justice for Brian Jack Deese — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What was the condition of the boat when found—any signs of struggle, damage, or equipment missing?
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timeline
Lead #2Why was there a gap between the 1:15 PM boat rental and the 7:56 PM discovery? What activities or locations did Mr. Deese visit?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any other boaters, marina staff, or witnesses who saw Mr. Deese or his boat during those hours?
Brian Jack Deese, a 42-year-old man from Plano, Texas, went missing on August 29, 1996, while visiting family at Lake Tahoe. He rented a boat on August 30th at 1:15 PM, and the unoccupied vessel was discovered at 7:56 PM; despite US Coast Guard search efforts, no trace of him was found. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and authorities continue to seek information about what happened during those critical hours on the water.
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Lead #4Did Mr. Deese have any medical conditions, personal troubles, or reasons to leave the area that day?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP3910. Missing person: Brian Jack Deese.
Last known contact: 1996-08-29 in North Lake Tahoe, Placer, CA. Circumstances: Mr.
Deese rented a boat on Lake Tahoe at 1315 hrs on 8/30/96, the boat was found unoccupied at 1956 hrs - US Coast Guard searched the area, nothing found. Mr.
Deese was from the Plano Texas area and visiting family at Lake Tahoe. Demographics: 42 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 170 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Eyewear: glasses - no further info.
Investigating agency: Placer County Sheriff's Office | 96-08-30-1682 | 1996-08-29.
Timeline of Events
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1996-08-29
Last known contact
Brian Jack Deese last known contact in North Lake Tahoe, Placer County, CA
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1996-08-30
13:15Boat rental
Mr. Deese rented a boat on Lake Tahoe at 1315 hours
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1996-08-30
19:56Unoccupied boat found
The rented boat was discovered unoccupied at 1956 hours; US Coast Guard searched the area with no findings
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Case Information
Incident:August 29, 1996
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 29, 1996
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5308897800
You can remain anonymous