The person at the center of this case
Clifton Patrick Leonard
Missing Person · Open
42 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 did Clifton not return home that evening as planned? Did something happen at or near the friend's residence?
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witness
Lead #2Who was the friend Clifton was dropped off with, and what did they last observe about his condition or intentions?
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Lead #3Clifton may have been in need of medical attention—could a health emergency have occurred that night?
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 never returned that evening as planned. Over four decades later, his fate remains unknown, though investigators noted he may have needed medical attention at the time. Anyone with information about Clifton's whereabouts or what happened that night is urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
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Lead #4What happened in the hours between when Clifton was dropped off and when he failed 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, Florida. He was expected to return home later that evening but never did.
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Case Information
Incident:August 22, 1983
Last Updated:June 4, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 22, 1983
Last Updated:June 4, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous