The person at the center of this case
Kelly Lee Phillips
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: Kelly Lee Phillips
Justice for Kelly Lee Phillips — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Phillips' vehicle found at the camping site but no trace of him located despite extensive searches in the area?
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person
Lead #2What was the nature of Phillips' poor health condition, and could it have affected his ability to survive or communicate in the wilderness?
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evidence
Lead #3Have search efforts covered all accessible areas around the South Fork Clearwater River, including difficult terrain or water hazards?
Kelly Lee Phillips, a 69-year-old male, was reported missing on August 24, 2021, after telling acquaintances he would be camping on the South Fork of the Clearwater River in Idaho County. His vehicle was found at the camping location, but extensive searches have yielded no sign of Phillips or any contact from him since his disappearance. Given his age, poor health, and the remote wilderness terrain, continued awareness and any new information from the area remain critical to locating him.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone actually see Phillips arrive at or depart from the camping location, or confirm he made the trip?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP87537. Missing person: Kelly Lee Phillips.
Last known contact: 2021-08-24 in Grangeville, Idaho, ID. Circumstances: Phillips told some of his acquaintances he would be camping on the South Fork of the Clearwater River in Idaho County.
His vehicle was located at 45° 49' 23" N latitude and 115° 38' 05" W longitude. Phillips was known to hike and explore in this general area.
After numerous searches no sign of Phillips was found. Phillips has not contacted any family members or any friends or acquaintances since he was reported missing.
Phillips was in poor health. Demographics: 69 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 170 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Green. Investigating agency: Idaho County Sheriff's Office | 2109100 | 2021-09-07.
Timeline of Events
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2021-08-24
Last Known Contact
Kelly Lee Phillips last contacted acquaintances in Grangeville, Idaho, stating he would be camping on the South Fork of the Clearwater River.
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2021-09-07
Case Reported to NamUs
Idaho County Sheriff's Office officially documented the missing person case. Vehicle was located at the camping coordinates but Phillips was not found despite numerous searches.
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Case Information
Incident:August 24, 2021
Last Updated:August 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 24, 2021
Last Updated:August 7, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2089831100
You can remain anonymous