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 remote Cloudland picnic area, and what circumstances led to his car being abandoned there?
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evidence
Lead #2What condition was the rental car in when found, and were there any personal belongings or clues inside?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any hikers, visitors, or other people at or near Cloudland 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 initial investigation by Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown after over three decades. Anyone with information about Lenihan's disappearance or potential sightings is urged to contact authorities.
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clue
Lead #4Given his age and the remote location, did Lenihan have a medical emergency, accident, or encounter that remains undocumented?
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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 disappeared on September 10, 1994, during a Colorado vacation. His abandoned rental car was discovered at Cloudland picnic area, approximately four miles east of Colorado Highway 103.
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Case Information
Incident:September 10, 1994
Last Updated:June 20, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 10, 1994
Last Updated:June 20, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3036792376
You can remain anonymous