The person at the center of this case
Jeffrey Lee Stinnett
Missing Person · Open
48 years waiting · since 1978
Missing Person: Jeffrey Lee Stinnett
Justice for Jeffrey Lee Stinnett — the trail went cold in 1978, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Jeffrey leave his job(s) and what were his plans for that day?
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evidence
Lead #2The distinctive homemade leather belt with flowers and the name 'Jeff' could be a key identifying item if found.
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witness
Lead #3Did coworkers at the gas station or lithograph company notice anything unusual about Jeffrey's behavior or plans before his disappearance?
Jeffrey Lee Stinnett, a 21-year-old male, disappeared on January 11, 1978, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, after working at a gas station and lithograph company. Nearly five decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or leads in recent years. Anyone with information about Jeffrey's whereabouts or what happened to him is urged to contact the Ann Arbor Police Department.
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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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Lead #4What is the exact sequence of events on January 11, 1978—when did he leave work and where was he headed?
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NamUs case MP21718. Missing person: Jeffrey Lee Stinnett.
Last known contact: 1978-01-11 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, MI. Circumstances: Was working after a short time at U of M.
Jeff went to work in a gas station and then Lithograph Co. Demographics: 21 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: leather belt with flowers and the name "Jeff"; Clothing: homemade leather belt with flowers and the name "Jeff".
Investigating agency: Ann Arbor Police Department | 78-14040.
Timeline of Events
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1978-01-11
Last Known Contact
Jeffrey Lee Stinnett was last known to be in contact on January 11, 1978, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He had been working at a gas station and subsequently at a lithograph company.
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Case Information
Incident:January 11, 1978
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 11, 1978
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7347946920
You can remain anonymous