The person at the center of this case
Kelly Lee West
Missing Person · Open
24 years waiting · since 2002
Missing Person: Kelly Lee West
Justice for Kelly Lee West — the trail went cold in 2002, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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contact
Lead #1What was the nature of Kelly's statement to his family that this would be the last time they saw him—did he indicate he was leaving voluntarily or was he in distress?
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person
Lead #2Were there any significant life changes, conflicts, or stressors in Kelly's life around August 2002 that might explain his disappearance?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone else in Sacramento have contact with Kelly around August 1, 2002, or observe anything unusual about his behavior or plans?
Kelly Lee West, a 40-year-old white male, was last contacted by his family on August 1, 2002, in Sacramento, California, and told them it would be the last time they saw him. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators have not determined whether he left voluntarily or met with foul play. The case remains open with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, and anyone with information about Kelly's whereabouts or what happened to him is urged to come forward.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP161778. Missing person: Kelly Lee West.
Last known contact: 2002-08-01 in Sacramento, Sacramento, CA. Circumstances: MP last contacted his family in August 2002 and told them this would be the last time they saw him.
Demographics: 40 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 165 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Sacramento County Sheriff's Office | 2026-213543 | 2026-07-13.
Timeline of Events
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2002-08-01
Last Contact with Family
Kelly Lee West last contacted his family on August 1, 2002, in Sacramento, California, and told them this would be the last time they saw him.
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 2002
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 2002
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9168745115
You can remain anonymous