The person at the center of this case
Dale Leary
Missing Person · Open
27 years waiting · since 1999
Missing Person: Dale Leary
Justice for Dale Leary — the trail went cold in 1999, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1What occurred between Dale's last sighting in Hemingway on September 1 and his reported sighting in Georgia in October 1999?
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vehicle
Lead #2How did Dale's 1999 Oldsmobile Alero end up at the Daytona Beach apartment complex, and who may have left it there?
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witness
Lead #3Who reported seeing Dale in Georgia in October 1999, and can they provide additional details about his condition and location?
Dale Leary, a 21-year-old Black male, disappeared on September 1, 1999, from his family member's residence in Hemingway, South Carolina. He was sighted in Georgia in October 1999, and his gray 1999 Oldsmobile Alero was later found abandoned at an apartment complex in Daytona Beach, Florida, raising questions about his movements and current whereabouts. The case remains open, and investigators seek information about Dale's activities between his last confirmed sighting and the discovery of his vehicle.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any signs of foul play or distress at the family member's residence where Dale was last seen?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP276. Missing person: Dale Leary.
Last known contact: 1999-09-01 in Hemingway, Georgetown, SC. Circumstances: Dale was last seen at a family member's residence in Hemingway, SC.
He was later sighted in October 1999 in Georgia. His gray 1999 Oldsmobile Alero Coupe was later located at an apartment complex in Daytona Beach, FL.
Demographics: 21 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Georgetown County Sheriff | NOT PROVIDED.
Timeline of Events
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1999-09-01
Last Known Contact
Dale Leary was last seen at a family member's residence in Hemingway, South Carolina.
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1999-10-01
Sighting in Georgia
Dale was sighted in Georgia in October 1999.
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1999-10-01
Vehicle Located
His gray 1999 Oldsmobile Alero Coupe was discovered at an apartment complex in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Case Information
Incident:September 1, 1999
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 1, 1999
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8435456030
You can remain anonymous