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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witness
Lead #2Were there any people in the Lee Falls area on the evening of November 8, 2009, who may have seen Kenneth or his dogs?
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clue
Lead #3Why did the dogs return home without Kenneth—did something separate them, or was he unable to return?
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 following day, his dogs returned home without him, but Kenneth has never been found. Despite the passage of time, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened that evening.
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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 M. Thies Jr. goes missing
Kenneth went missing while walking his dogs in the Lee Falls area in western Washington County, OR.
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2009-11-09
Dogs return home without Kenneth
The following day, Kenneth's dogs returned home without him, prompting concern for his welfare.
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Case Information
Incident:November 8, 2009 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 8, 2009 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038462700
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