The person at the center of this case
Joseph Patrick Hayes
Missing Person · Open
27 years waiting · since 1999
Missing Person: Joseph Patrick Hayes
Justice for Joseph Patrick Hayes — the trail went cold in 1999, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1What were Joseph's activities and social connections in the days leading up to his disappearance?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Joseph after 5 PM on January 15, 1999, or notice anything unusual at or near his residence?
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clue
Lead #3Why did Joseph disappear so suddenly after being dropped off at home, and were there any signs of distress or concern prior to that date?
Joseph Patrick Hayes, a 19-year-old white male, disappeared from his Las Vegas residence on January 15, 1999, after being dropped off by his parents around 5 PM. He has not been seen or heard from in over 25 years, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear. Anyone with information about Joseph's whereabouts or what happened to him is urged to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
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NamUs case MP117580. Missing person: Joseph Patrick Hayes.
Last known contact: 1999-01-15 in Las Vegas, Clark, NV. Circumstances: James was dropped off at his residence in Las Vegas, Nevada by his parents around 5PM on 01/15/1999.
He has not been seen or heard from since. Demographics: 19 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department | LLV240200098551.
Timeline of Events
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1999-01-15
17:00Last known contact
Joseph Patrick Hayes was dropped off at his residence in Las Vegas, Nevada by his parents around 5 PM. He has not been seen or heard from since.
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Case Information
Incident:January 15, 1999 at 5:00 PM
Last Updated:September 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 15, 1999 at 5:00 PM
Last Updated:September 29, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7028282907
You can remain anonymous