The person at the center of this case
Clifton Patrick Leonard
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
43 years waiting · since 1983
Missing Person: Clifton Patrick Leonard
Justice for Clifton Patrick Leonard — the trail went cold in 1983, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why was Clifton in need of medical attention, and could this have affected his ability to return home?
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witness
Lead #2What did the friend who dropped him off or the friend at the home observe about Clifton's condition or plans that evening?
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clue
Lead #3Has anyone reported seeing a teenage boy matching Clifton's description (6'0", 170 lbs, brown hair, hazel eyes) in the Lakeland area since August 1983?
Clifton Patrick Leonard, a 16-year-old boy, disappeared on August 22, 1983, after being dropped off at a friend's home in Lakeland, Florida. He was expected to return home that evening but never arrived and has not been seen or heard from in over 40 years. The case remains unsolved, and investigators note he may have been in need of medical attention at the time of his disappearance.
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Lead #4What specific time was Clifton dropped off, and when was he expected to return home?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP5655. Missing person: Clifton Patrick Leonard.
Last known contact: 1983-08-22 in Lakeland, Polk, FL. Circumstances: Clifton was last seen when he was dropped off at a friend's home on August 22, 1983.
He was supposed to return home later that same evening but he has not been seen or heard from since that night. Clifton may be in need of medical attention.
His nickname is Clif. Demographics: 16 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Shorts, t-shirt.
Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office | 83-057893 | 1990-02-07.
Timeline of Events
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1983-08-22
Last Seen
Clifton was dropped off at a friend's home in Lakeland, FL. He was expected to return home later that evening but never arrived.
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Case Information
Incident:August 22, 1983
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 22, 1983
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
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