
The person at the center of this case
Kenneth M. Thies Jr.
Justice for Kenneth M. Thies Jr. — the trail went cold in 2009, but the truth hasn't.
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What specific conditions or hazards exist in the Lee Falls area that might explain his disappearance?
Were there any signs of struggle, injury, or foul play discovered during the initial search?
Did anyone see Kenneth or his dogs in the Lee Falls area on the evening of November 8, 2009?
Kenneth M. Thies Jr., a 48-year-old man, disappeared on November 8, 2009, while walking his dogs in the Lee Falls area of western Washington County, Oregon—the dogs returned home the next day without him. Despite investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown nearly two decades later. Anyone with information about Kenneth's disappearance or activities in the Lee Falls area that evening is urged to contact authorities.
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Why did the dogs return home without Kenneth—were they frightened or injured?
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NamUs case MP36331. Missing person: Kenneth M.
Thies Jr.. Last known contact: 2009-11-08 in Cherry Grove, Washington, OR.
Circumstances: Kenneth went missing on the evening of 11/08/2009 while walking his dogs in the Lee Falls area in western Washington County, OR. The following day the dogs returned home without him.
Demographics: 48 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 185 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Faded black jeans, sweater, gray windbreaker and a baseball hat; Footwear: Boots. Investigating agency: Washington County Sheriff's Office | 09-518008.
Kenneth M. Thies Jr. went missing while walking his dogs in the Lee Falls area in western Washington County, Oregon.
The dogs Kenneth was walking returned home without him, prompting search efforts.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.