The person at the center of this case
Lee Yazzie, Jr.
Missing Person · Open
54 years waiting · since 1972
Missing Person: Lee Yazzie, Jr.
Justice for Lee Yazzie, Jr. — the trail went cold in 1972, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What were the circumstances of Lee Yazzie, Jr.'s disappearance on April 1, 1972?
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witness
Lead #2His sister was the last known person to see him—what details did she provide about his condition, plans, or behavior that day?
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timeline
Lead #3Why did no one report him missing immediately, and how long passed before the disappearance was formally documented?
Lee Yazzie, Jr., a 23-year-old American Indian male, disappeared in Cameron, Arizona in April 1972 and has not been seen since. He was last contacted by his sister on April 1, 1972, and his whereabouts remain completely unknown after more than 50 years. The Navajo Nation Police Department continues to seek information about his disappearance and any leads that could help locate him or determine what happened.
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Navajo Nation Police Department - Tuba City District
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Lead #4A 23-year-old wearing a hippie-style chain in 1972—were there any sightings or reports of him in surrounding communities or regions?
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NamUs case MP40370. Missing person: Lee Yazzie, Jr..
Last known contact: 1972-04-01 in Cameron, Coconino, AZ. Circumstances: Lee Yazzie Jr.
was last seen by his sister in 1972. Demographics: 23 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Jewelry: wears a chain (hippie style).
Investigating agency: Navajo Nation Police Department - Tuba City District | 04-22-009806 | 2017-10-21.
Timeline of Events
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1972-04-01
Last Contact with Sister
Lee Yazzie, Jr. was last seen by his sister in Cameron, Arizona on April 1, 1972.
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 1972
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 1972
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9282833111
You can remain anonymous