The person at the center of this case
Kenneth M. Thies Jr.
Missing Person · Open
16 years waiting · since 2009
Missing Person: 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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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1What specific conditions or hazards exist in the Lee Falls area that might explain his disappearance?
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evidence
Lead #2Were there any signs of struggle, injury, or distress found along the walking route?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone in the Cherry Grove or Lee Falls area see Kenneth or his dogs that evening?
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; his dogs returned home the next day without him, but Kenneth was never found. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear—whether he became lost, injured, or met with foul play is still unknown. Despite the passage of time, investigators and the public continue to seek information about what happened to Kenneth that evening.
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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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clue
Lead #4Why did the dogs return home without Kenneth—did something separate them?
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Source Narrative
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.
Timeline of Events
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2009-11-08
eveningKenneth disappears while walking dogs
Kenneth M. Thies Jr. went missing while walking his dogs in the Lee Falls area in western Washington County, Oregon.
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2009-11-09
Dogs return home without Kenneth
The following day, Kenneth's dogs returned home, but Kenneth was not with them.
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Case Information
Incident:November 8, 2009 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 8, 2009 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038462700
You can remain anonymous