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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witness
Lead #1What circumstances led to Joseph being dropped off at his residence, and did anyone see him after 5 PM that evening?
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clue
Lead #2Why has there been no contact from Joseph since January 15, 1999—was he planning to leave, or did something unexpected occur?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any signs of struggle, forced entry, or unusual activity at his residence when his disappearance was discovered?
Joseph Patrick Hayes, a 19-year-old male, disappeared from his residence in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 15, 1999, after being dropped off by his parents around 5 PM. He has not been seen or heard from since that date, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department continues to seek information from anyone who may have encountered Joseph or have knowledge of his whereabouts.
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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:July 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 15, 1999 at 5:00 PM
Last Updated:July 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7028282907
You can remain anonymous