The person at the center of this case
John Francis Lenihan
Missing Person · Open
31 years waiting · since 1994
Missing Person: John Francis Lenihan
Justice for John Francis Lenihan — the trail went cold in 1994, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Lenihan at the Cloudland picnic area, and what was he doing there?
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evidence
Lead #2What condition was the rental car in, and were there any signs of struggle or personal belongings inside?
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clue
Lead #3Did anyone see Lenihan hiking or leaving the picnic area on September 10, 1994?
John Francis Lenihan, a 73-year-old man, disappeared on September 10, 1994, during a Colorado vacation when his rental car was found abandoned at the Cloudland picnic area near Georgetown. Despite extensive investigation by Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown—whether he wandered into the wilderness, suffered an accident, or met foul play. Anyone with information about Lenihan's whereabouts or activities that day is urged to contact authorities.
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person
Lead #4Was Lenihan experienced with hiking in mountainous terrain, or could he have become disoriented?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP12069. Missing person: John Francis Lenihan.
Last known contact: 1994-09-10 in Georgetown, Clear Creek, CO. Circumstances: John Lenihan vanished September 10, 1994 on a Colorado vacation.
On September 10 Clear Creek County Sheriff's deputies found Lenihan's abandoned rental car at the Cloudland picnic area, about four miles east of Colorado Highway 103. Demographics: 73 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 160 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Possibly a short-sleeved light green shirt and yellow shorts.; Eyewear: Glasses.
Investigating agency: Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office | 94-2031.
Timeline of Events
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1994-09-10
John Lenihan vanishes
John Francis Lenihan's rental car is discovered abandoned at Cloudland picnic area, approximately 4 miles east of Colorado Highway 103 near Georgetown. Lenihan was last known to be in the area on this date.
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Case Information
Incident:September 10, 1994
Last Updated:June 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 10, 1994
Last Updated:June 29, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3036792376
You can remain anonymous